Over Half of Gen Z Workers Plan to Switch Jobs for Better Pay and Benefits
A new report from Robert Half reveals that more than half (55%) of Generation Z workers surveyed plan to look for a new job before the end of the year, up significantly from less than a third in the previous year. The primary motivations include better benefits (56%), career advancement opportunities (half), and higher earnings (53%). As inflation and healthcare costs rise, compensation remains a top priority across generations. Employers are being urged to be transparent about growth paths, pay structures, and support systems to retain talent. Gen Z workers place particular value on medical/dental insurance, commuter benefits, meals, schedule flexibility, professional development, and 401(k) plans when considering job offers. Meanwhile, U.S. employers expect modest base salary increases of around 3.2% in the coming year.
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Topics: benefits and compensation employee retention Gen Z employment trends job market