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A Look at Gen Z, Young Millennials Work Attitudes

Gen Z, Young Millennials Are Stressed at Work

Dec. 9, 2022
Employee stress levels are high among these younger workers.

Stress and Burnout

Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z and younger millennials report feeling stress a lot of the time. "This should concern leaders. Stress and burnout influence job performance and long-term career growth. In addition, burnout is correlated with physical health risks and poor personal relationships. Employees who experience burnout a lot of the time are more likely to leave their job -- another factor in young employees "job hopping," the authors concluded.

Employee Engagement

Looking at one of the most popular metrics for measuring the workplace -- employee engagement -- the report found that these groups were slightly lower, at 54% than older generations. While these number is a little higher than other generations, the authors point out that most young workers don't feel a close connection to their coworkers, manager, or employer. 

Other Study Highlights

When compared with older generations, millennials are more likely to:

  • look for career development (by 17 percentage points);
  • seek remote work (by eight percentage points);
  • and desire greater work-life balance and better well-being (by seven percentage points).

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