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The Harvard Business Review notes that the U.S. working-age population is dwindling—experiencing a moral decline not seen since World War II—with 3 million fewer individuals available for employment. Despite this reality and Gen Z's smaller population size following the Millennials, employers are increasingly concerned about meeting the skills gap. The silent generation, born between 1928 and 1945, shaped a work culture defined by resilience but also led to a rigid employment framework, fostering a “pay your dues” mindset that is now obsolete.