At work, what are you looking for? Great salary, office facilities, career path, or opportunity for growth? Generally, people are looking for jobs with various benefits, but the most frequently targeted is a big salary.
However, a recent study revealed a surprising fact from millennials and Gen Z about work. Young people who fall into the millennial and generation Z (gen Z) category do not seem to make money their main focus when working.
In fact, they would rather be unemployed than work in a job they don't like, you know! So, if not money, what are millennials and Gen Z really looking for at work? Check out the following review!
Millennials & Gen Z Prefer Unemployment Than Unhappy At Work
Times have changed, now millennials and generation Z (gen Z) don't have the same priorities and expectations as older people when it comes to professional careers. They do not make work the main focus and do not place work as the center of their lives.
The Randstad, an employment agency from the United States (US), asked 35,000 people from 34 countries about their views on the world of work. The researchers found that a third of 18-35 year olds were looking for work. Despite this precarious situation, they are not willing to compromise in pursuit of a career.
As a result, 40 percent of Gen Z and 38 percent of millennials said they would rather be unemployed than be stuck in a job that makes them unhappy. In comparison, only 25 percent of baby boomers said they were willing to do the same.
"Young people want to bring their whole selves to work, which is reflected in their determination not to compromise their personal values when choosing a boss," said Randstad CEO Sander van't Noordende.
"Our research shows increasing expectations from businesses to take a stand on social and environmental issues... Companies that fail to do so face an increasingly difficult struggle when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent," he added.
Not Money, This Is What Millennials & Gen Z Are Looking For At Work
Much different from the previous generation, millennials and Gen Z who have just entered the world of work have quite a lot of demands. The lure of a permanent contract is not the main thing. They are more likely to find work and a career in a field that they are passionate about and which allows them to develop and continue to learn.
In addition, almost 50 percent of gen Z and millennials will not accept a job in a company that is not in line with their values of social justice and fighting global warming.