Millennials and Gen Z professionals are now the largest demographic in the world of work, so it goes without saying that their views and expectations will have an impact on different corporate practices. Among these practices are issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability, two of the hottest topics in the 21st century business world.

In this article, we will look at how both Millennial & Gen Z professionals are shaping corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices in office-based workplaces across the United States.

Seven Ways Millennials & Gen Z are Shaping CSR and Sustainability Practices

Purpose-Driven Workplaces

One of the things that characterizes the new generation of professionals is their understanding of the workplace as more than just “a place to work”. Although financial considerations still matter, Millennials and Gen Z workers expect more than just a paycheck: they want their work to have a purpose. 

For this generation, being purposeful at work equals success, matching or even in some cases exceeding the feeling of satisfaction that comes from financial gain. In fact, many Millennials would be willing to take a pay cut if their work resonates with their values. 

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