Generation Z, made up of individuals born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, has facing increasing challenges in the job market, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction professional. This generation, which grew up immersed in the digital age and in a globalized world, has different expectations and values in relation to work compared to previous generations.
Study: Happiness x Work
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A new study by Cangrade, an AI-powered hiring solution, aimed to find out how each generation feels about happiness at work and why. The online survey involved the participation of 608 people from four generations: baby boomers, generation X, millennials It is generation Z.
The research aimed to evaluate the attitudes and values of these generations in the workplace in the United States. The results revealed that while the three older generations have similar happiness rates, Gen Z is the least happy generation at work.
The data reveals that 26% of Gen Zers are not happy in their jobs and 17% are seriously considering leaving their current job. This could be related to the fact that this generation is the youngest in the workforce and therefore mostly occupies entry-level positions.
Furthermore, Generation Z is known to be highly connected and informed, which also shapes their expectations towards work. They crave collaborative, flexible, and technologically advanced environments where they can express their ideas and make a meaningful contribution to the company. However, they do not always find spaces that meet these expectations, generating frustration and discontent.
The study shows that values are crucial to each generation's happiness at work and that these values vary across generations. Generation X and millennials value being proud of the work they do to be happy at work.
On the other hand, baby boomers tend to see their work as central to their overall identity and value feeling heard in the workplace.
Happiness at work for Gen Z is directly related to how passionate they are about what they do. The statement that most correlated with this generation's happiness at work was "My work environment brings out the best in me."
These are some of the main highlights of the survey:
Values are naturally different from one generation to another and this difference can be a challenge for employers to cater to everyone. This challenge is even greater when it comes to Generation Z.
To reverse this dissatisfaction, it is important for companies to recognize the needs and expectations of the Generation Z, adapting to offer more humanized, flexible work environments with a focus on purpose and impact Social. By doing so, organizations will not only be able to attract and retain talent from this generation, but will also promote a healthier and more satisfying work environment for all employees.
