3/4 Gen Z & Millennials Would Quit Job in Toxic Workplace

Three-quarters of Gen Z and millennials would quit their jobs tomorrow if they found themselves in a toxic work culture, revealed a new study.

In fact, nearly half of Gen Z and millennials (48%) said that they would quit their job tomorrow for one that better supported their wellbeing, according to the study carried out by global healthy eating app Lifesum. Furthermore, over two-thirds of Gen Z and millennials (69%) felt that they would be more productive at work if their employer improved their health and wellbeing.

Interestingly, over one-third (35%) of female Gen Z and millennials would quit tomorrow for a job that better supported their menstrual cycle. In the US alone, menopause costs American women an estimated $1.8 billion in lost working time per year, while in the UK, one million women left their jobs due to menopause symptoms.

Given that almost two-thirds (64%) of Gen Z and millennials felt that their employer did not have a wellbeing culture, the study of 5,000 young people in the US, suggests that companies should work harder to implement wellbeing initiatives.

WORKPLACE STRESS

The survey also revealed that over half (52%) of Gen Z and millennials said they were affected by workplace stress, and 51% said that their personal life was affected by work-related stress always or most of the time.

Lack of flexibility is another reason forcing Gen Z and millennials to call it quits, according to the survey. The research found that Gen Z and millennials want their employers to continue offering flexibility, with 41% saying they would find alternative jobs if hybrid work was not an option. While high levels of stress continue to impact Gen Z and millennials, promoting workplace wellbeing can minimise stress levels, which creates a thriving, positive environment for individuals and organisations.

In terms of how employers could positively impact stress levels, Gen Z and millennials listed good management, healthy eating initiatives, economic compensation and mental health support. “Gen Z and millennials are telling us that factors, including healthy eating initiatives, help them – and for good reason, given that scientific evidence shows how a balanced diet can support a healthy immune system,” stated Wesleigh Roeca, Director of Business development at Lifesum.

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