Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Labor Day is a celebration of hard work but for some, it’s a moment to rethink what work should even look like. From remote demands to frequent job changes, young workers are making bosses take notice.
The days of staying in one job for decades are long gone!
Gen Z averages just over two years per job. Millennials in their 30’s stay closer to three. And Gen X, that’s the 40-and 50-somethings, tend to stick around for five years or more. But Gen Z isn’t moving on out of disloyalty, but strategy. In fact, Indeed reports that job-hoppers can earn five to 15 percent more per move.
But bosses see things differently. A Paychex survey found nearly three in four employers think Gen Z lacks a strong work ethic.
Young employees say they’re tired of being judged.
One comment in a fortune article said: “People talk about us but not to us.”
But the disconnect runs deep: bosses value office culture, Gen Z values mental health and flexibility. Managers want long-term loyalty; Gen Z wants growth and purpose. Employers see frequent job changes as a problem, young workers see them as a plan.
But experts say young workers risk missing out if they don’t meet some traditional standards. A CareerBuilder survey found 62 percent of managers are less likely to promote employees who arrive late, gossip, or dress unprofessionally. Twenty-seven percent of remote workers say they feel overlooked for advancement. And 36 percent of employers cite poor communication as a top reason young hires miss promotions. So, what’s the solution?
Experts say it starts on day one and says onboarding should focus on mentorship, purpose, and flexibility, not just policies and paperwork.
Experts say the key to bridging this gap isn’t criticism. It’s conversation. And if companies are willing to listen, learn, and adapt Gen Z might just stick around and even become the boss themselves one day.
Contributors to this news report include: Marsha Lewis, Producer; Bob Walko, Editor.
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