A strong work ethic shows up in ways that go far beyond productivity or long hours. These traits shape not just careers, but character, influencing how people handle setbacks and everyday ...

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The suspicion work ethic has been eroded in younger people has gained strength lately. Thanks to an insightful essay by Janette Barnard, one expression of this — “people don’t want to work anymore” — ...

A new study shows that Gen Zers don’t share the same values as their employers. Could there be an answer in the middle?

Gen X values their reputation for being independent and tough more than just about anything else. So it's natural that in their professional lives, they tend to value pragmatism, independence, and ...

Remember my generation, Gen X? When we arrived at the office, during a recession, we were mocked in pop culture as disengaged “slackers,” flannel-wearing grunge-kids who lacked a work ethic. Funny, ...

Gen Z may need to work a bit harder overcome some of the biases business leaders have about them. According to a new report released by Intelligent.com, 4 in 10 workplace heads are believe recent ...

The work ethic is the most important engine of capitalist civilization. It keeps workers working long after they have satisfied their basic needs, drives entrepreneurs to found new companies and ...

Ann Skeet (@leaderethics) is the senior director of leadership ethics, and Brian Green is director, technology ethics, both at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Views ...