Here's Why Gen Z Employees Don't Like Your Feedback

The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger

Understanding how to deliver feedback can make all the difference in today’s tough labor market.
In this episode, I explain the challenges of providing feedback across generations, particularly with Gen Z employees.
You’ll learn how to shift from feedback to "feedforward" – a method that helps your team grow without feeling criticized. Trust me, this small shift can lead to big results.
And that’s not all. I also share the surprising way Gen Z wants to receive it. (Hint: It might not be face-to-face!)
Ready to learn more? Tune in now and discover how to effectively give feedback to your team!

Key Takeaways
Introduction (00:00)
How do you give feedback in your office? (00:36)
Gen Z's avoidance of confrontation and feedback (00:57)
Joe Hirsch’s "feedforward" concept (01:53)
Surveying employees on their feedback preferences (02:17)
Additional Resources
Episode 4: Joe Hirsch – How to Give Effective Feedback: https://orthopreneurs.com/how-to-give-effective-feedback/
Top Five Mistakes When Giving Feedback w/ Joe Hirsch: https://orthopreneurs.com/top-five-mistakes-when-giving-feedback-with-joe-hirsch/
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