Are younger workers really less loyal to their employers, or are we misunderstanding what the data tells us about career growth and job mobility? In this video, Daniel Zhao, Chief Economist at Glassdoor and a 2026 Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, challenges common misconceptions about generational cohorts in the workplace.
What keeps employees engaged at work? Watch as Chief Economist, Glassdoor, and 2026 Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, Daniel Zhao, breaks down what today’s workforce truly values.
What is commonly referred to as “loyalty” between employers and employees has eroded for decades. Does the weakening of implied contracts mean that work has become more transactional?
Drawing on Glassdoor employee sentiment and workplace review data, Glassdoor Chief Economist Daniel Zhao examined how recent workplace shifts have reshaped worker priorities, confidence and job security.
Join us March 25 for a compelling keynote featuring Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor and 2026 Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, in a special Grand Challenge installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series: “What Do Workers Want?”
Our 2026 Grand Challenge will investigate the changing nature of the mutual commitment that once anchored work. Discover the three key questions we’ll use to guide this year-long exploration.