Aalto University School of Business Featured in Top International Publications

There are a few international highlights from the past months, and as always, there is also lots in the pipeline to look forward to.

Are younger workers really sitting around at their desks making TikToks all day? Find out how the Gen Z work ethic actually differs — and what businesses should do about it?

‘What Gen Z is asking for is servant leadership. It’s a collective leadership that kind of moves away from this very heroic leadership, where you would have one strong leader, but it’s very much sort of a shared activity,’ Rebecca Piekkari, Professor of International Business says.

According to research conducted by Aalto University, Gen Z wants access to decision-making. This means a more flat-level business structure, somewhat reminiscent of Scandinavian office spaces, where the C-suite is always within view.

‘Gen Z are very aware of the distinction between work and life so they are quite adamant about their right to have free time,’ Rebecca says.