What does Generation Z want from their job?
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Every year the question arises of what Generation Z actually wants. Many young people who are just entering the workforce or gaining their first experience there have clear ideas about what their work should look like. A new study, reported on by Der Kurier, addresses exactly this question and shows what wishes young professionals have for their employers.
Salary is one of the topics mentioned most often. Many young employees want to be paid fairly and expect that performance also pays off financially. At the same time, the desire for more free time is becoming louder. A good balance between work and private life, the so-called work-life balance, is seen by many as an important factor when choosing a job.
A topic that has been discussed more and more in recent years is the four-day week. Supporters see it as an opportunity to extend recovery time and increase employee motivation. Critics, on the other hand, point out that not all industries can simply switch over. For companies in Austria, this means they must engage with the expectations of young professionals if they want to attract and retain qualified employees.
The results of such studies are equally interesting for employers, politicians and young people. They show that ideas about work are changing. How strongly these wishes will prevail in practice, however, remains to be seen.
Sources: Kurier
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