WeWork CEO Says Retiring Baby Boomers Create Openings for Gen Z Workers
WeWork CEO John Santora stated that retiring baby boomers will create job opportunities for younger workers. He spoke at a workplace summit on May 18, 2026.
WeWork CEO John Santora said retiring baby boomers will leave positions that younger workers can fill. He made the comments during a workplace summit on May 18, 2026. "The baby boomers are retiring, so there's an opportunity to fill those spots going forward," Santora said.
"I would look at it with bright eyes if I was 25," he added. The remarks addressed career prospects for Generation Z workers entering the labor market.
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Gen Z workers may encounter more entry-level and mid-career job openings.
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