Your workers, especially Gen Zers and Millennials, could be contemplating a career move, according to a new survey of 35,000 people. Among the findings:
- 48% of Millennials and 49% of Gen Z workers say they wouldn’t accept a job offer if the company if the position didn’t mesh with their social and environmental beliefs, compared to 35% of Baby Boomers.
- 40% of Millennials and 42% of Gen Zers say they’d be willing to earn less if they believed their job contributed to the world or society; only 25% of Boomers agree.
- Many than half of Gen Zers say they’d quite their jobs if they felt it was preventing them from enjoying their lives.
These findings are supported by other study findings. For instance, a 2021 survey of employees found that 63% think it’s either very or extremely important to work for an organization that shares their values. Nearly three-quarters (69%) said they prioritize enjoying their work.
To some degree at least, employers are listening. A study from last year reported that 60% of employers are either continuing or stepping up the pace of adopting a business approach that addresses environmental, social, and governance issues.
