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flag Gen Z’s push for non-managerial careers is causing a leadership gap, prompting companies to create equal advancement paths for managers and individual contributors.

flag Gen Z workers are increasingly bypassing traditional management roles to prioritize work-life balance and specialized expertise, creating a leadership shortage. flag A 2025 Robert Half survey found about half of Gen Z professionals prefer promotions without people management, citing personal well-being and negative past leadership experiences. flag In response, companies like Shopify have launched dual-track career systems offering equal pay and advancement for managers and individual contributors, or "crafters." flag Organizations are also expanding non-managerial paths with senior titles, mentorship roles, and leadership training to support diverse career growth and retain talent.

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