"Gen Z women are finding unexpected allies in the workplace: male bosses with daughters. They are being perceived (on TikTok, at least) as more empathetic, fair, and less toxic.Viral videos celebrate these "girl dads," with users noting improved work environments and even higher promotion rates under their leadership. And research backs them up. Gen Z women in the workplace are finding common ground: apparently, 'girl dads' make the best bosses."
"The theory behind it? Male bosses with daughters tend to see the world through their daughters' eyes, which fosters a more empathetic leadership style toward women-or what @selenarezvani calls "built-in sensitivity training." "There's science to back this up," she said, while explaining data that found male bosses with daughters statistically hire and promote women more-and the gender pay gap is smaller at companies run by "girl dads.""
"The chronically online generation is often venting on social media about their 'toxic' jobs, even taking it so far as to copy fake lawyers in emails and being maliciously compliant when faced with unfair treatment-rather than dealing with any direct confrontation with HR. And the flood of cautionary TikTok tales has led them to take stock that the best bosses they've had are men with daughters. They're even filming themselves celebrating finding out that's their new manager."
Gen Z women report that male managers who are fathers to daughters are perceived as more empathetic, fair, and less toxic in workplace interactions. Social media videos celebrate these 'girl dads,' noting improved team environments and higher promotion rates for women under their leadership. Some users contrast male 'girl dad' managers with older female leaders, claiming older women can be more jealous in corporate settings. Researchers find supporting data: men with daughters statistically hire and promote more women, and companies led by such men show smaller gender pay gaps. The 'daughter effect' is credited with fostering sensitivity toward female employees.
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