Gen Z and Millennials Prioritize Flexibility and Fulfillment in Work-Life Balance
Young professionals like Gen Z and millennials are redefining work-life balance, seeking greater flexibility, remote work options, and more time for personal pursuits. They prioritize a well-rounded life outside of work and are open to side hustles and creative pursuits. This shift in priorities has led to variations in work values across generations, with older generations often focusing on traditional work hours and commitment to the job, while younger generations prioritize flexibility and personal fulfillment. Companies are expected to adapt to these changing ideals to attract and retain talent.
In 2024, Gen Z workers are set to outnumber baby boomers in the U.S. labor force for the first time.
A recent Gallup poll highlights something intriguing about Gen Z's happiness: it's closely tied to feeling a sense of purpose at work and school.
Amazon has introduced new guidelines allowing supervisors to terminate employees who resist the return-to-office directive.
Young professionals like Gen Z and millennials are redefining work-life balance, seeking greater flexibility, remote work options, and more time for personal pursuits.
A World Bank report highlights the global growth of online gig work, especially in developing countries, where it provides a vital source of employment for women and young individuals in regions with limited job opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift to remote work, leading to a surprising revelation that remote employees are not slackers but, in fact, work slightly longer hours than their office-based counterparts.
The rise of remote work has brought about physical health risks for workers.
James Bailey, a professor at George Washington University, discusses the ongoing discussion surrounding the "right" to work remotely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.
Despite companies urging their employees to return to physical office spaces, it appears that this trend is not significantly aiding office owners in securing financing or leasing out their spaces.
A recent study has revealed that since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the percentage of people working from home has increased from 5% to nearly 18% in just three years.
Traditional criticism of shorter work weeks and paid sick leave has often referenced a drop in worker productivity when these benefits are offered.
Office attendance is now somewhere between 70-90% in Europe and the Middle East and closer to 100% in Asia.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that its workers are required to come back to the office, and a group of 5,000 employees has officially signed a petition to drop the mandate.
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The optics around many large companies that have towering skyscrapers in big cities like Manhattan used to brand themselves to prospective employees as an option to work at while still enjoying “city life.”
Growing concern about work-life balance has left many choosing to put their personal lives over work after the Covid-19 pandemic derailed the lives of so many - particularly the newer generations of workers.
Employers are having a difficult time convincing their employees to read back to an office setting, that much is certain. B
The Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to send a lot of workers home, and many prefer it that way.
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Accurately evaluating the number of remote workers in the country is important for understanding the results of labor-market policy.
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The American car manufacturer was once the pioneer of the 9-to-5 work week, but now they are embracing the hybrid company culture.
One of America's least populous states, North Dakota, is becoming a surprising hotspot for young adults.