Who’s the boss now?: How Gen Z managers are changing the workplace

Gen Z managers in India are being promoted younger, often in their mid-20s, unlike previous generations.

Only 6% of Gen Zs list senior leadership as their primary career goal, per Deloitte’s 2025 survey.

Aumni talent firm reports first-time managers now in the 26-30 age group, down from 30-34 five years ago.

Gen Z managers prioritize purposeful work over performative effort and reject long hours and hierarchy.

This shift is creating confusion among senior management and older employees adapting to the new style.