Why your firm can’t afford to stay silent in the age of Gen Z activism

Youths take part at the Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi County on Sunday, July 7, 2024 during the Gen Z Memorial concert.

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For decades, corporate strategy revolved around the same pillars: profitability, shareholder value, brand awareness, and operational efficiency. But in 2025, a louder, more urgent conversation is emerging — particularly from millennial and Gen Z voices: What role should companies play in the world beyond their profits?

The new generation of employees and consumers is not just choosing brands for their products or paychecks. They are choosing them based on what they stand for.

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