Meet the typical Gen Z worker, who is quitting their job for a better one but probably regretting it later

A new generation of workers are in town.

As every new generation is wont to do, Gen Z is shaking things up. A good working environment, a job that is meaningful at a company that makes a difference, and mental health support are what matters most to them.

They are demanding all these things in a new, bold fashion, turning flexibility and wellbeing from workplace perks to workplace standards. This will get stronger with each new generation.

If their job doesn't fulfill their requirements, they will quit for a better one. The generation is helping to lead the Great Resignation. Shift shock is what many are experiencing after starting their new job.

Meet the typical Gen Z worker.

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Rikleen said that the era of remote work gave Gen Z the upper hand. She said that their lives were turned upside down.

She said that they had so much taken away from them in terms of access that you can go on and on.

Workers were quitting their jobs in favor of a better one, according to Ryan Roslansky, the CEO of LinkedIn. His team found that job transitions on LinkedIn have increased by more than 50%, with Gen Z's job transitions increasing by 80%. The rate at which young people are transitioning jobs is up by 50%.

Data was released earlier in the year. A Bankrate survey found that Gen Z and younger workers were more likely to look for a new job than boomers were. Two-thirds of Americans surveyed were interested in changing jobs, according to a study by Personal Capital and The Harris Poll. More than a quarter of the generation felt that way.

The trend will continue in 2022. Sixty-five percent of the generation plans to quit their job this year, according to a recent report by talent acquisition platform. 40% of employees plan to leave in less than a year according to the survey.

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A survey of over 32,000 workers worldwide found that over 70% of 18 to 24 year olds would return to work full-time if their employer insisted on it. According to the research institute, 64% of the workforce said this.

Nela Richardson, the chief economist at ADP and co-author of the report, told Insider that the change from workplace to home was natural for younger workers. The challenges of going back to work are more difficult.

Richardson said that these are young workers who never really got their foot in the door and don't know what they are missing in terms of the workplace.

The founder and CEO of The Z Link previously told Insider that they value freedom and flexibility more. Not having an office and being able to work wherever you want creates a better company culture because everyone feels more independent.

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A survey of more than 2,500 workers by The Muse found that 70% of them experienced shift shock after starting their new job. This is when you start a new job only to discover that it is different from what you thought it would be.

Minshew said that the shift is driven by Gen Z and young people who think the employer-employee relationship should be a two-way street.

It is part of a larger trend. According to a new Harris Poll, twenty percent of people who joined the Great Resignation regret quitting their jobs. Some workers were lured by the prospect of a higher salary without taking other job factors into account, only to find that their new role was different than they expected, according to a survey.

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According to a report by workforce communications app Firstup, Gen Z cares more about work-life balance and personal well-being. They look for benefits such as paid time off, mental health days, or activities that create a sense of community.

They value employers who care about their employees. The generation is more open to talking about mental health and growing depressed. According to a report, half of Gen Z said they felt stressed or anxious.

Gen Z workers want a workplace that is meaningful for their career as well as the impact the company has on the world. 42% of Gen Zers would rather be at a company that gives them a sense of purpose than one that pays more, according to the report. They are more likely to want to work for a company that is speaking up for social justice issues than the average American.

More than half of Gen Z said they would leave their job if it interfered with their personal lives, according to a Workmonitor global study. Almost half of them said they wouldn't accept a job at a company that didn't align with their views on social and environmental issues.

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