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.

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.

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.

According to a survey regarding the top work priorities in the UK, a good work / life balance was seen by 63 percent of Gen Z respondents as the main concern when looking for work, just ahead of a competitive salary, at 62 percent.

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

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.

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.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, ** percent of Generation Z graduates thought that four-day work weeks should be standard in the United States. A similar share agreed that they would accept lower pay for a job at a company whose mission aligns with their values, at ** percent.

In 2022, ** percent of Generation Z employees in the United States said that they would want to receive leadership manager training at work in the United States, while ** percent wanted to receive training in mental health. Out of all provided training types, cybersecurity training and environmental training were least requested by Gen Z employees.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, Generation Z were most likely to say that they incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their work, studies, or everyday life in the United States by using the tool for brainstorming, at ** percent, followed by ** percent who used AI for proofreading. In contrast, ** percent of Gen Z cited that they do not use AI for work, studies, or everyday life at all.

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.

According to a 2024 survey conducted in Indonesia, ** percent of Generation Z respondents claimed a safe and supportive work environment to be very important when considering their ideal company. Moreover, ** percent of respondents considered opportunities for career growth to be very important.

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.

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

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 survey from 2024 of Gen Z adults from 44 countries around the world found that ** percent stated long working hours contributed a lot to their feelings of anxiety and stress. Furthermore, around ** percent of Gen Z adults said the toxic culture at their workplace contributed a lot to feelings of anxiety and stress.