According to a survey conducted in 2023, 44 percent of Gen Z in the United States agreed that they put their own needs above those of their employers, while 40 percent believed that their self worth was directly linked to their performance at work.

Generation Z’s entry into the workforce has led to changing workplace expectations, in which Gen Z employees are willing to walk away if these expectations are not met. In 2022, ** percent of Gen Z employees in the United States said that they would walk away from a job due to an unsatisfactory salary, while ** percent said they would quit if the job caused burnout and lacked work-life balance. ** percent of Generation Z employees also reported that they would quit if there were no remote work options available. Gen Z at Work Due to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent economic turmoil, there are unique factors influencing Generation Z employees looking for work. Many prospective Gen Z employees are entering the workforce at a time of historically low unemployment, with job openings also much higher than usual. As a result, Gen Z employees are more likely to apply to jobs that meet their expectations regarding salary and work-life balance. Gen Z’s desire for clear salary expectations has shown to be a major factor on whether they even apply for a job. Additionally, Gen Z employees are more likely to appreciate flexible working options, with ** percent saying that they preferred hybrid work while ** percent preferred for work to be fully remote. Importance of Education While Generation Z has been reported to be the most educated age group in the United States, only ** percent of Gen Z employees said that they were very satisfied with how well their education has prepared them for the workforce. Therefore, having the opportunity to continue learning at work is an important factor for Gen Z employees in the United States, who value career development and workplace training. In particular, ** percent of surveyed Gen Z employees said that they would want to receive leadership training at work, while ** percent wanted to receive training in mental health.

As of 2024, ** percent of Generation Z college graduates in the United States preferred hybrid work, while ** percent preferred for work to be in-person. Only **** percent of Gen Z college grads preferred work to be fully remote.

In 2023, ** percent of Generation Z pursuing a bachelor's degree in the United States said that having a sustainable work-life balance was an essential factor for career success. ** percent also agreed that doing work that they are passionate about was essential for career success.

In 2024, around ** percent of millennials worked as a mid-level executive. ** percent of Gen Z respondents worked in this position. The analysis of the employment status of millennials and Generation Z members in Germany provides valuable insights into current labor market trends. One key aspect that stands out is how the transition from education to employment impacts salary structures. In this context, the data on the average gross starting salary for university graduates in Germany, broken down by field of study, sheds further light on the financial prospects following graduation.

In 2022, among the working age population of the United Kingdom, there were approximately ******* people unemployed from the Baby Boomer Generation, followed by ******* Gen X unemployed, ******* Millennials, and ******* Gen Z.

Seventy percent of the global workforce will be shared equally by Generation X and Generation Y by 2020, with forecasts suggesting that Generation Z will make up nearly a ******* of the workforce as they start to enter adulthood. Employment rates in industrialized countries In member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), employment rates range between ** and ** percent of the working age population. Northern European countries such as Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark have some of the highest employment rates, along with New Zealand and Japan. Italy, Greece, and Turkey had the lowest employment rates in OECD countries. The staffing industry Recruitment firms are now well-established in many industrialized countries. The global staffing industry was estimated to have revenues of *** billion U.S. dollars in 2017, with firms from the United States generating a ** percent share of that figure. Firms from Japan also held a significant market share and this highlights the growth in the staffing industry across Asia, with the Chinese market expecting revenues to increase by around ** percent in 2019.

According to a survey conducted by Voxburner in 2023, approximately ** percent of members of Gen Z in the United Kingdom advised that their self worth was directly linked to their work performance, compared with ** percent who disagreed.

According to a 2022 survey of millennials and members of Generation Z in New Zealand, ** percent of millennials reported having full-time work and ** percent working part-time. In comparison, around ** percent of the younger Generation Z respondents reported being employed full-time, as a larger percentage of this demographic was pursuing full-time education.

In 2022, ** percent of Generation Z employees in the United States said that they were somewhat satisfied with how well their education had prepared them for the workplace, while ** percent said they were very satisfied. Only * percent of Generation Z employees said that they were very dissatisfied with how well their education prepared them for the workplace.

The unemployment rate for people ages 16 to 24 in the United States in 202024 23 was 10 percent. However, this rate was much lower for people aged 45 and over, at 2.9 percent. U.S. unemployment The unemployment rate in the United States varies based on several factors, such as race, gender, and level of education. Black and African-American individuals had the highest unemployment rate in 2021 out of any ethnicity, and people who had less than a high school diploma had the highest unemployment rate by education level. Alaska is consistently the state with the highest unemployment rate, although the El Centro, California metropolitan area was the area with the highest unemployment rate in the country in 2019. Additionally, in August 2022, farming, fishing, and forestry occupations had the highest unemployment rate in the United States Unemployment rate The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is the agency that researches and calculates the unemployment rate in the United States. Unemployment rises during recessions, which causes the cost of social welfare programs to increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says unemployed people are those who are jobless, have looked for employment within the last four weeks, and are free to work.

Around ** percent of millennials were working full-time in 2022. ** percent of GenZ were in full-time education.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, ** percent of Gen Z K-12 students in the United States said that they would like to get a bachelor's degree after finishing high school, while ** percent said that they would like to work at a paid job. In comparison, ** percent of Gen Z adults said that they enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and ** percent worked at a paid job after high school.

Youth unemployment stood at 9.7 percent in February 2025. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical method for removing the seasonal component of a time series that is used when analyzing non-seasonal trends. The unemployment rate by state can be found here, and the annual national unemployment rate can be found here. Youth unemployment in the United States The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics track unemployment of persons between the ages of 16 and 24 years each month. In analyzing the data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics performed a seasonal adjustment—removing seasonal influences from the time series, such that one month’s rate of unemployment could be analyzed in comparison with another month’s rate of unemployment. During the period in question, youth unemployment ranged from a high of 9.9 percent in April 2021, to a low of 6.5 percent in April 2023. The national youth unemployment rate can be compared to the monthly national unemployment rate in the United States, although youth unemployment tends to be much higher due to higher rates of participation in education. In May 2023, U.S. unemployment was at 3.7 percent, compared with 7.4 percent amongst those 16 to 24 years old. Additionally, as of May 2023, Nevada had the highest state unemployment rate of all U.S. states, at 5.4 percent.

According to a survey among Generation Z youths in South Korea in 2019, around **** percent of respondents stated that they were currently working part-time. Around ** percent stated that they have never had part-time jobs in their life.

This 2023 survey, conducted in Switzerland, showed that overall, Generation Z plans to change employers more quickly than millennials. Around ** percent of Generation Z respondents stated that they wanted to stay with their current employer for less than two years. Among millennials, more than a ***** wanted to stay with their current employer for longer than five years.

A 2023 survey conducted among Generation Z in Indonesia found that most respondents across all age groups had freelance work as their side jobs. Meanwhile, only about a ***** of respondents aged between 21 and 26 had no extra income sources. With living costs consistently on the rise, many Indonesian Gen Z members rely on side jobs to support themselves financially. Aiming for financial stability Many Generation Z members in Indonesia are part of the sandwich generation, where they have to support both their children and parents. Moreover, Gen Z spends most of their income on food as a basic necessity, leaving them with limited savings. Despite their efforts to invest for the future, most Indonesian Gen Z have not saved enough for emergency funds. The rise of the creator economy among Gen Z Known for their digital fluency, Gen Z in Indonesia drives the creator economy as they become increasingly interested in online side hustles. They are significantly influenced by social media in various aspects of life, from purchasing behavior to travel inspirations. Gen Z utilizes these platforms not only for self-expression but also to build personal brands and businesses, allowing them to generate extra income.

According to a survey on employer branding index of gen-Z conducted in 2022, ** percent of Indonesian gen-Z respondents chose state-owned enteprise as their preferred working place. It was followed by private companies and government institutions.

In 2022, the most important aspect of a workplace for both GenZ and millennials was to have a good work-life balance. Similarly, almost ** percent of both GenZ and millennials also chose their workplace due to learning and development opportunities.

In 2023, there were over 1.1 million people unemployed for 27 weeks or longer, amounting to 19.36 percent of all unemployed in the U.S. Among all unemployed, aged between 25 and 34 years, about 19.93 percent of people were unemployed for 27 weeks or longer.