Zoho CEO Mani Vembu responds to the narrative that Gen Z introduced flexible work by saying the concept is not new. In remarks reported by NDTV and India Today, he argues that flexible work arrangements have been practiced for decades rather than being a recent invention by the youngest workforce cohort. Vembu states that Zoho has been using flexible work practices for about 30 years, framing the company’s long-standing approach as evidence that workplace flexibility predates Gen Z.
The outlets report the same core message: flexible work is portrayed as an established practice, and Gen Z is not credited with originating it. While the articles focus on Vembu’s perspective, they both agree on the central claim that Zoho has operated with flexibility for a generation or more. The reporting does not indicate any new policy change by Zoho in connection with the comments; it centers on the CEO’s assertion about the historical continuity of flexible work. The discussion highlights a broader debate about how different generations shape workplace expectations.
