Right now, they're prioritizing happiness over their careers and want to find mission-driven work. Some 56% of Gen Z and 55% of millennials said they would leave their job if it interfered with their personal lives, and almost half of them said they wouldn't accept a job at a company that didn't align with their views on social and environmental issues.
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Almost half of Gen Z and millennials would rather be unemployed than unhappy in a job, new research found
"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," Noordende said. This trend shows how employers are facing greater pressure to meet workers' demands or risk losing them to other jobs.
