This Is Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Staying in Their Jobs

Gen Z and millennials, two generations that often experience career- and future-related stress. Therefore, workplace conditions can be one of the reasons contributing to their increased stress.

A Deloitte survey indicates that salary issues and working conditions frequently negatively impact the mental health of both generations. Burnout can be a primary reason why millennials and Gen Z leave their jobs. This was revealed in a Deloitte survey conducted over the past two years.

However, what conditions actually make Gen Z and millennials want to stay in their jobs?

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The Deloitte report shows that the primary reason these two generations stayed in their jobs at the time of the survey was a good job, including a work-life balance (productive and reproductive).

This option was chosen by 32% of Gen Z respondents and 39% of millennial respondents in 2022.

Next was the opportunity to learn and develop at their workplace, chosen by Gen Z and millennials in equal proportions, 29%.

Then, high salaries and other benefits were chosen by 24% of Gen Z and 27% of millennials.

A positive work culture, feeling valued, and having a sense of ownership of the company were other reasons chosen by both generations with the same percentage, 23%.

Then there was the opportunity for career advancement, chosen by 23% of Gen Z and 24% of millennials. The rest is included in the chart above and the points below.

Deloitte defines Gen Z as those born between January 1995 and December 2003. Millennials are defined as those born between January 1983 and December 1994.

This survey involved 23,220 respondents, with 14,808 Gen Z respondents and 8,412 millennial respondents. They came from 46 countries.

These countries included North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The survey was conducted using online interviews. Data collection was completed between November 24, 2021, and January 4, 2022.

In addition to the survey, in April 2022, a virtual qualitative assessment was conducted with 15 Gen Z and millennial individuals from Australia, India, Japan, the UK, and the US.

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Here are the main reasons Gen Z and millennials stayed in their jobs in 2020.

* Good or balanced job
Gen Z: 32% of respondents
Millennials: 39% of respondents
* Opportunities to learn and develop
Gen Z: 29% of respondents
Millennials: 29% of respondents
* High salary and other benefits
Gen Z: 24% of respondents
Millennials: 27% of respondents
* Good work culture
Gen Z: 23% of respondents
Millennials: 23% of respondents
* Career progression
Gen Z: 23% of respondents
Millennials: 24% of respondents
* Finding meaning in work
Gen Z: 21% of respondents
Millennials: 26% of respondents
* Flexible work (remote work possible)
Gen Z: 20% of respondents
Millennials: 21% of respondents

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