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Gen Z killed workplace awkwardness, CEO's viral post shows

Gen Z killed workplace awkwardness, CEO's viral post shows
‘Gen Z has killed workplace awkwardness’: CEO's post on employee's menstrual leave email goes viral · livemint.com

A boss in India shared an email from one of his workers.

The worker wrote that she could not come to the office because she had very bad period pain.

The boss was surprised but happy about how honest the email was.

He said young workers today say what they mean, without hiding the real reason.

He said that ten years ago, workers would have been too shy to write about period pain.

Many people on the internet saw his post and shared their thoughts.

Some people said this honesty is good and makes offices less awkward.

Other people said it is strange to make workers explain why they are sick.

Some even said people should stop using words like 'sir' and 'ma'am' at work.

In the end, everyone learned that a simple, honest email can start a big conversation.

Key facts

CEO/Co-founder
Jasveer Singh
Company
Knot Dating (Knot.dating)
Location
Gurugram, India
Platform
X (formerly Twitter)
Leave reason cited
Severe menstrual pain, cramps and discomfort
Employee's commitment
Available on email and phone for urgent matters
Singh's key remark
Gen Z has 'killed a lot of unnecessary workplace awkwardness'
Singh's 10-year comparison
An email openly citing 'severe menstrual pain' would have been rare 10 years ago

Quotes

Jasveer Singh

CEO and co-founder of Knot Dating

“Gen Z has killed a lot of unnecessary workplace awkwardness. They are direct and straightforward about almost anything.”
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“10 years ago, an email openly saying 'severe menstrual pain' would have been rare.”
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