Generation Z disappears from the labor market without a word. They use “ghosting” of their bosses
According to a study by Gateway Commercial Finance, quoted by the New York Post, the average working time of Generation Z representatives in the US in one position is only 1.8 years. Young people focus on mental well-being, compliance with their own identity and autonomy. Gen Z's changing approach to employment affects the entire labor market.
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Young people in the American labor market who belong to Generation Z are increasingly choosing freelancing, side projects or making money on the Internet. As the study authors note, these activities range from online betting to selling photos on OnlyFans.
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Short work periods, lack of loyalty and quick departures make it difficult for companies to build stable teams. This is a challenge both for employers and for young people themselves, who more often experience burnout.
Generation Z is leaving without saying goodbye. Young employees are leaving their bosses and traditional jobs
“In the labor market, representatives of Generation Z are observing a fundamental change in their approach to what young employees consider non-negotiable. This is mental well-being, compliance with their own identity and autonomy. Unlike previous generations, they are not willing to stay in a job that violates these values, even if it involves instability,” explains Christina Muller, a mental health expert whose opinion is quoted by the New York Post.
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Researchers say there is a generation of employees who treat their careers as a transaction. They seek flexibility and short-term benefits rather than job security and additional benefits offered by the company.
Generation Z at work. Lack of attachment to the company, risk of burnout
As the New York Post explains, only one in four Generation Z employees say they feel committed to their current job in the long term. Less than half (46%) believe that loyalty to one employer is rewarded in today's labor market.
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The above-mentioned study also found that people from Generation Z, who often change jobs, are 65 percent more vulnerable to burnout. They also report poorer work-life balance and lower levels of satisfaction than their peers who stay in the same job.
