Harassment Fearful bosses shy away from relationship building with junior colleagues Citing legal, reputational, and personal risk, managers are avoiding normal workplace interactions, survey finds iStock.com/AndreyPopov Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Friday 30 January 2026 The overly sensitive, “snowflake” Gen-Z colleague has been happily sketched out, painted, and framed for display by employers and the media since they started to enter the workforce. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination Are Gen-Z workers victims of age discrimination? Culture To work with four generations, you must understand their motivations Harassment Is age harassment the next big battle of the generational war? Harassment Workplace “banter” an ongoing headache for employers