A touch away from unlimited information and ever so comfortable with technology, members of Gen Z are aptly referred to as the ‘digital natives’. Surrounded by social media, handheld devices and gadgets galore, this generation became part of the workforce in 2019 or thereabouts. We already know that they consider non-salary benefits as more important than their compensation. Many global surveys have revealed this. A recent report gives us more insights.
Does Gen Z think AI needs to be feared?
Does Gen Z see artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat? Apparently not, according to a recent report, which says that 57 per cent of Gen Z members consider AI as a valuable tool to improve their productivity and make them more efficient. About 13 per cent considers AI as a transformative force, reshaping job functions and creating new opportunities. About 11 per cent sees AI as a collaborator, helping improve skills and decision making. Only 11 per cent members of this cohort see AI as a potential competitor capable of replacing certain tasks. A small number of them (about eight per cent) do not expect AI will affect their jobs in a significant manner or are uncertain about the same.
Is GenZ concerned about sustainability?
When it comes to sustainability, only 70 per cent of Gen Z is bothered about efforts in this area. About 24 per cent admits that sustainability efforts and environmental policies do matter to them, but only somewhat, while for two per cent it does not matter at all. Four per cent feel that sustainability efforts do not matter to them much.
What matters most to GenZ in a job?
Well, the report says 43 per cent look for a supportive and inclusive work environment, while 34 per cent seek job security. Only 25 per cent members of Gen Z are looking for flexibility.
How does Gen Z measure career success?
A significant 48 per cent of Gen Z feels that achieving work-life balance is how they measure success in their careers. For 29 per cent, achieving financial stability is the career success metric, while for 12 per cent, climbing the corporate ladder is the metric. Making a difference in the society is the metric for 10 per cent of Gen Z.
Is diversity and inclusion important to Gen Z?
Oh yes! A good 67 per cent of Gen Z admit that diversity and inclusion is very important, while 27 per cent feel it is somewhat important. Only about five per cent think it is not very important, while a mere one per cent think it of no importance at all.
Is data science the most popular field for Gen Z or management?
According to the Internshala report, 49 per cent of Gen Z would still pursue a management or MBA degree. A significant 32 per cent prefer to pursue engineering, while only 10 per cent go for media and four per cent for data science. Teaching is popular with just one per cent of Gen Z, while four per cent would go for design and three per cent for finance.
Which are the most popular profiles?
The jobs profiles that are most popular with Gen Z are not business development, marketing, web development, content writing, software development, front-end development, full-stack development, or even human resources. That means, Gen Z members are applying for job profiles other than these common ones.
Not surprisingly, maximum applications were from Delhi-NCr (17 per cent), followed by eight per cent from Bengaluru, seven per cent from Mumbai, six per cent from Pune, five per cent from Hyderabad, three per cent from Kolkata, two per cent from Chennai and two per cent from Lucknow.