Survey: Business leaders widely distrust Gen Z with company secrets, data

Work ethic or even work attire are stress-free zones for business leaders, at least in comparison to worries about the security risks in hiring Generation Z employees, according to a new survey from PasswordManager.com. 

Overall, more than half, 52%, of business leaders surveyed say they are very or somewhat concerned about Gen Z employees posing a security risk, while 19% admit they don’t trust Gen Z workers to handle confidential information. Also, the survey found nearly 45% of business leaders believe Gen Zers are more likely than other generations to leak company information and, even more jarring, 47% think it’s likely Gen Z employees would intentionally share confidential details on social media for content or likes. 

The firm, according to a statement, surveyed some 1,000 U.S. business leaders earlier this month. Other results include: