2022 Work Trend Index: Annual Report For Gen Z, there’s no going back likely to consider a move in the year ahead What are employees looking for in a For younger employees, flexibility, mobility, and even if it requires finding a new job that lets job now? Beyond pay, the top five aspects entrepreneurial freedom are non-negotiable. them work remotely. Gen Z and Millennials of work that employees view as “very are even more willing to change jobs in order important” for an employer to provide • 58% of Gen Z are considering changing jobs in the year to live in a different location (44% and 38%, are: positive culture (46%), mental health/ ahead versus 43% overall. respectively), while just 27% of Gen X and 17% wellbeing benefits (42%), a sense of • 58% are considering a shift to hybrid work in the year of Boomers are considering the shift. purpose/meaning (40%), flexible work hours head versus 53% overall. (38%), and more than the standard two • 56% are considering a shift to remote work in the year weeks of paid vacation time each year (36%). ahead versus 49% overall. “Covid has not been While new-to-the-workforce Gen Z shares • 70% are considering earning additional income outside the same top three priorities, they their current employer via a side project or business in all doom and gloom list positive feedback and recognition the year ahead (versus 59% overall). for me. It forced as their fourth priority, while ranking a • LinkedIn data says Gen Z is the most mobile generation manager who will help advance their career on the platform: since the pandemic began, their me to dig deep and in fifth place. migration rate is up 23% in the U.S. • 52% of Gen Z hybrid employees say they’re moving to reevaluate what is a new location because they’re able to work remotely (versus 38% overall). important.” • Gen Z’s likelihood to engage with a company posting on LinkedIn if it mentions “flexibility” is far higher (77%) —Self-employed education professional, Canada than Millennials (30%) and others on the platform.