Gen Z workers around the world are prioritizing work-life balance over salary, new research has found.
Why It Matters
In the wake of the coronavirus lockdowns, which prompted remote working allowances for many office-based jobs, how people work and their priorities around working have undergone a considerable transformation.
Some members of Gen Z—defined as those born between 1997 and 2012—came of working age during the pandemic, and Deloitte, a Big 4 consulting firm, has described them as “radically different” in their attitudes toward careers and “how to define success in life and in the workforce.”
What To Know
Randstad, an international recruitment company, has released its annual work survey, in which it polled more than 26,000 workers across 35 countries—including the U.S. According to the report, work-life balance has emerged as the top priority for all age groups, surpassing key factors such as pay, job security, …