The Deloitte Global 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey

The pandemic prompted a rethinking of the role work plays in their lives. While 49% of Gen Zs and 62% of millennials say work is central to their identity, they place a strong focus on work/life balance—the top trait they admire in their peers, and their top consideration when choosing an employer.

To help them achieve better balance, Gen Zs and millennials want flexibility in where and when they work. Many respondents now work in hybrid or remote work patterns, a benefit they value deeply.

Gen Zs and millennials would also like their employers to offer better career advancement opportunities for part-time employees, more part-time jobs overall, and the option for more flexible hours for full-time employees, for example the ability to work condensed four-day work weeks.