DT #585 Workforce 2030: Preparing for a Gen Z and Millennial Majority - Mark Perna

Sep 17, 2025

🎙️ Show Description

The future of work is undergoing a profound generational shift, and Gen Z is at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis and Mark Perna explore how Gen Z’s entrepreneurial mindset, focus on technology, and demand for authenticity are reshaping workforce dynamics. With Millennials and Gen Z projected to make up 75% of the workforce by 2030, organizations must rethink leadership, mentorship, and talent strategies to remain competitive. This conversation provides actionable insights on building trust-driven leadership, fostering intergenerational collaboration, and creating workplace cultures that attract and retain the next generation of leaders.

Mark Perna - Forbes articles 

Takeaways

• Gen Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030.
• 75% of the workforce will be Gen Z and Millennials by 2030.
• 84% of Gen Z wants to be entrepreneurs, viewing it as safer than corporate jobs.
• Younger generations prioritize work-life blend over traditional work-life balance.
• Technology choices significantly influence Gen Z's employment decisions.
• Gen Z prefers real-time feedback over annual performance reviews.
• Leadership must be built on trust and mutual respect.
• Mentorship is crucial for bridging generational gaps in the workplace.
• Younger generations value authenticity and transparency in leadership.
• The future workforce will need to solve complex societal issues.