A new study revealed Millennials and Gen Z would rather be unemployed than unhappy at their jobs due to prioritizing happiness.
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The study conducted by Randstad asked 35,000 workers from various markets and revealed two out of four members, millennials and Gen Z, would prefer unemployment rather than staying stuck at a job that they hate. Most of the participants from younger generations stated they are prioritizing their happiness before work and want to find more purpose in life.
According to Business Insider, 56 percent of Gen Z and 55 percent of millennials said they will leave their job if it interfered with their personal lives and wouldn’t accept a position if it didn’t their views on “social and environmental issues.”
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“Young people want to bring their whole selves to work, which is reflected in their determination not to compromise their personal values when choosing an employer. Businesses need to rethink their approach to attracting and retaining staff, or face serious competition,” said Randstad CEO Sander van’t Noordende. He added that the pressure among the younger generation is making employers consider meeting their demands or losing their employees to other jobs.
Diversity and inclusion was also the main factor for survey participants and this mainly affected their job search process. Additionally, lack of flexibility also plays a factor in their job decision-making when searching through the market.