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'OfficeTok' Trend Redefines Workplace Culture for Gen Z on TikTok

As companies leverage TikTok to attract young talent, critics question the glamorization of office life in viral videos.

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Clouds Joo and Sofia Javier are among the young professionals making videos about their working lives
The TikTok generation is being lured back to the office by a growing movement on social media that, somewhat implausibly, is turning the routine of a day at work into a fashionable pursuit (Photo: FG Trade/Getty Images/E+)

Overview

  • 'OfficeTok' videos showcasing daily office routines have gained massive traction among Gen Z, with hashtags like #CorporateLife and #OfficeLife accumulating millions of views.
  • Many young viewers use these videos to explore workplace culture, reflecting their limited direct office experience due to the pandemic.
  • Companies such as Deloitte and Unilever are employing in-house influencers to promote workplace culture and appeal to younger job seekers.
  • Critics argue that the trend glamorizes the mundane reality of office work, creating an aspirational image that may not align with the actual experience.
  • Social media platforms like TikTok are reshaping corporate recruitment strategies, with younger generations valuing authenticity and transparency in employer branding.