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Research shows that nepotism has been a persistent trend in the workplace, as more Gen Z workers have gained jobs through nepotism compared to their older worker counterparts. This has impacted the workforce because some of these younger workers have been leveraging their personal connections to acquire middle and senior management roles that typically take years to earn. Furthermore, the research shows that men are more likely to benefit from nepotism than women, which could be contributing to gender gaps in management positions. It has been suggested that companies alter their hiring processes to reach more diverse candidate pools and de-emphasize work experience in their applications in order to prevent nepotism from impacting hiring decisions.