- Non Gen-Z workers are very critical and, overall, fed-up with their Gen Z* colleagues! 54% of non-Gen Z workers described their Gen Z colleagues as lazy, with another 49% saying Gen Z workers are selfish
- 30% of non-Gen Z workers would rather get a root canal than have to work with Gen Z colleagues and 27% would rather work with an ex
- There’s a clear disconnect! 59% of Gen Z workers feel that they display professionalism in the workplace, while only 8% of non-Gen Z workers agree
- Fostering a healthy work-life balance is a priority for 72% of Gen Z workers, however non-Gen Z workers are skeptical, as 56% think finding shortcuts to do work, even if it sacrifices quality, is Gen Z’s top priority.
*Gen Z refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012.
Gen Z | Non-Gen Z |
71% of Gen Z workers think that they exhibit problem solving in the workplace. | Only 13% of non-Gen Z workers agree. |
70% of Gen Z workers feel that they exhibit critical thinking. | Only 11% of non-Gen Z workers agree. |
64% of Gen Z workers think they have a strong work ethic. | Only 10% of non-Gen Z workers agree. |
Gen Z | Non-Gen Z |
66% of Gen Z workers consider learning as much as possible as a work priority. | Only 10% of non-Gen Z workers believe it's a priority for Gen Z. |
47% of Gen Z workers say creating strong professional relationships is a work priority. | Only 8% of non-Gen Z workers believe it's a priority for Gen Z. |
53% of Gen Z workers say that accomplishing exceptional work is a priority for them. | Only 7% of non-Gen Z workers believe it's a priority for Gen Z. |
Despite being the youngest generation currently in the workforce, Gen Z has already developed a strong reputation.
- Gen Z workers were viewed by the rest of the workforce as:
- (56%) Emotional
- (55%) Caring about their job less than non-Gen Z workers
- (54%) Lazy
- (49%) Selfish
- (34%) Incompetent
Regarding the rest of the workforce, Gen Z thinks that their more experienced non-Gen Z colleagues are:
- (51%) Hardworking
- (30%) Efficient
- (25%) Confusing
- (25%) Selfish
- (25%) Book smart
Gen Z and the rest of the workforce are in agreement on a few key aspects:
- Both Gen Z (48%) and non-Gen Z workers (44%) identified a hybrid working model as the most ideal work structure to them.
- 36% of non-Gen Z workers prefer a fully remote work model and another 21% think fully in-office is ideal.
- 35% of Gen Z workers are interested in a fully remote work model, while only 17% prefer a fully in-office structure.
- Gen Z workers identified growth and professional development opportunities (20%) and increased remote work flexibility (21%) as their most important work benefits. Similarly, non-Gen Z workers selected growth and professional development opportunities (24%) and increased remote work flexibility (22%) as their top two benefit priorities.
- Parental Leave was the least important benefit for both Gen Z and non-Gen Z workers, as identified by only 1% and 2% of workers, respectively.
Methodology
Results and findings from recent research on the future of work and the evolving jobs market.
Monster survey conducted among Gen Z and non-Gen Z workers, April 2024.
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