A new wave of corporate “resilience training” aims to prepare fresh-faced Gen Z graduates for modern professional life. But some critics point out that even the most well-intentioned courses cannot overcome enduring workplace stressors and a lack of supportive management.

Remote work may dominate the calendar, but it hasn’t killed the office. Instead, companies are redesigning workplaces—rich with communal areas, greenery and energy-smart tech—to spark connection, innovation and retention in a hybrid age.