Agile and disloyal: Gen Z in the job market

Demanding, agile, and not very loyal: this is how the role of the young Generation Z in the labor market can be described, according to a Forsa study. On behalf of the career platform Xing, several thousand employees were surveyed about their willingness to change jobs and their job satisfaction. The study showed that Gen Z employees in particular are quick to change jobs. There can be many reasons for this, such as perceived low pay or too much stress at work. Dissatisfaction with company management or the desire for change can also play a role. At the same time, the study found that the younger generation has certain expectations of their job, with flexibility being the most important: Work-life balance measures such as the four-day week or sabbatical opportunities are among the most frequently cited benefits, but working from home models and workation offers are also included. According to one expert, employers who do not consider such aspects will not be able to attract large sections of Gen Z in the labor market.

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