Gen Z prioritises job satisfaction and growth opportunities over money: Report

One in two 51 per cent GenZ professionals in India have a fear of job loss and 40 per cent worry about securing positions in their preferred fields upon entering the workplace a report showed on FridayDespite the worries GenZ demonstrates a clear set of priorities when it comes to their careersAbout 77 per cent of the surveyed said they prioritise the role or brand over commercials with 43 per cent specifically seeking handson experience and growth opportunitiesThis focus on professional development is further emphasised by the fact that 72 per cent of GenZ professionals consider job satisfaction more important than salary according to the report by talent engagement and hiring platform UnstopWorklife balance is one of the crucial factors to consider in any job for GenZs with 47 per cent of them citing this as a key element when evaluating potential employersTheir ideal workday involves completing routine tasks efficiently leaving room for skillbuilding and productivity without feeling overwhelmedAnkit Aggarwal Founder and CEO of Unstop said that for the youngest generation in the workforce work isnrsquot just a place you go to every day to get your account credited regularlyldquoIt has to fit into several key aspects of your life seamlessly The GenZ workforce is bringing about a revolution and pushing for a work environment that is purposeful rather than monotonousrdquo he mentioned adding that they are reminding us that work should be a part of life and not the other way aroundThe report also revealed a disconnect between GenZs motivations and HR perceptions While 78 per cent of GenZs switch jobs for career growth 71 per cent of HR professionals assume its primarily for better payAbout 27 per cent of HR leaders believe that supporting employee mental health is not their responsibilityIn reality only 25 per cent of GenZs prioritise money as their main motivation while switching jobs said the reportAlso ReadDoes college impart skills for the real world Gen Z answersThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever