Gen Z is struggling more than other generations 4 The last year has been more challenging for Gen Z in many ways – from bringing new ideas to the table, to feeling engaged or excited about work. The Work Trend Index survey was conducted by an independent research firm, Edelman Data x Intelligence, among 31,092 full - time e mployed or self - employed workers across 31 markets – between January 12, 2021 to January 25, 2021.