Does the 9 to 5 Still Matter? How Gen Z and Startups Are Changing Work Culture
Does the 9 to 5 Still Matter? How Gen Z and Startups Are Changing Work Culture
Does the 9 to 5 Still Matter? How Gen Z and Startups Are Changing Work Culture
Most students these days pick up small part time jobs or freelance jobs online with a plethora of job sites to choose from. I have noticed a lot of my peers who get used to this work culture struggle to adapt when they are placed in a 9 to 5 company.
Post-COVID Shift in Work Culture
Since COVID, a lot of companies have begun to change their work culture, focusing less on the 9 to 5 and instead focusing on how much work gets done. There are a lot of traditional companies that believe in the discipline of strict timings but they do not attract as much attention from the future generations who have grown in a more liberal environment.
Startups and the Rise of Flexible Work
With startups, we can see them adopt a more casual work culture with flexible timings and remote work if needed. The focus on newer companies is on the quality of work that is produced consistently than on the amount of time spent in office.
You are allowed to be late as long as you can get the work done or if you can’t commute to work, then they have setups at home to let you work comfortably. This is especially prominent in creative and IT fields.
While freelance work is mostly for students, others also are attracted to this form of work as it allows freedom to work when you feel productive and allows you to organize your schedule as you desire.
The Future of the 9-to-5
The 9 to 5 is not totally obsolete. It is true that the newer generation will prefer the job that allows them to work more freely, certain industries and services still need fixed hours. This is understandable and there are those who prefer to have a clear boundary between their work and personal life.
The future of work life is tilted towards hybrid models right now but like I mentioned, it depends on the industry and the individual. The 9 to 5 may be less common but it will remain a part of work culture regardless of how we move forward.
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