Overview
- Gen Z prioritizes workplace culture, flexibility, and purpose over traditional metrics like salary and job security, prompting employers to adapt retention strategies.
- More than 60% of Gen Z workers are willing to accept lower pay for flexible work arrangements, rejecting rigid 9-to-5 structures and outdated workplace norms.
- This generation demands alignment with employers' values, emphasizing sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility in their career choices.
- Gen Z's influence extends across generations, encouraging older workers to embrace hybrid work models, mental health support, and work-life balance.
- Employers face challenges in addressing high turnover rates and bridging generational divides while meeting Gen Z's expectations for ethical alignment, growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology.