In Greece, 42% of Gen z and 46% of Millennials They say that work is a major source of anxiety, while fewer of half believe that their employers take mental health seriously, according to Deloitte’s 14th annual survey, Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, which records the views of more than 23,000 participants from 44 countries.

Given that by 2030 these two age groups are expected to make up 74% of the global workforce, this year’s study finds that they are looking for a “triple balance”: financial security, meaning and quality in life. At the same time, they are investing in developing technical and mild skills that they consider to prepare them for the future of work.

Learning, Development and Empty Leadership

• “Climbing” in the hierarchy is not an end in itself, without this being not ambitious: only 6% of Gen Z say that taking up upper positions is a major professional objective.

• They seek more meaningful guidance from their managers in basic areas of their evolution: about half (50% of Gen Z and 48% of Millennials) say they want their bosses to guide them and function as mentors. However, only 36% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials report that this is the case in practice. As it turns out, they want more guidance, encouragement and inspiration.

• About one in four expresses concerns about the relevance of academic content to market requirements, but also about the lack of practical application of their academic knowledge.

Genai’s effect on work

Gen Z and Millennials make more and more frequent use of Genai, prioritize education to enhance their skills and observe improvement in the quality of their work. However, they continue to express concerns about the effects of Genai on the work environment:

• The use of Genai continues to grow rapidly: 74% of Gen Z and 77% of millennials believe that Genai will change the way they work next year. Already, more than half of the survey participants use Genai in their daily lives, while 29% of Gen Z and 30% of millennials use it “constantly or almost always”.

• Mixed emotions on the effects of Genai: Genai users recognize that this technology improves both the quality of their work and the balance of professional and personal life. However, more than 6 out of 10 are concerned that the Genai will lead to the abolition of jobs and state that it motivates them to seek professional roles that they consider “resistant” to the developments it is.

• Soft skills are decisive for professional progress

Looking for money, meaning and prosperity

• Economic insecurity is increasing: Nearly half Gen Z (48%) and Millennials (46%) say they do not feel financially safe – a significant increase compared to 30% and 32% respectively in last year’s survey. The data also confirms that, without financial security, younger generations are less likely to experience mental well -being and feel that their work is meaningful.

• The purpose of the purpose affects work satisfaction: About 9 in 10 Gen Z (89%) and Millennials (92%) say that feeling that their work is meaningful is important for both their professional satisfaction and their personal well -being.

• Positive mental prosperity enhances the feeling of purpose at work: Among those who say they have positive mental well -being, 67% of Gen Z and 72% of Millennials feel that their work allows them to substantially offer society, compared to 44% of Gen Z and 46% of Millennials.

The findings of research on Greece: Pressure from the cost of living, investing in education and worry about work stress

This year’s study also includes detailed data for Greece, through the answers of 424 young professionals (241 Gen Z and 183 Millennials). The findings show that in Greece, younger generations also share global concerns, but with some characteristic differences:

• Genai reinforcement: Already 42% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials in our country use Genai tools in their daily work. But only 9% of Gen Z and 6% of millennials in our country have already completed education in Genai. However, a significant percentage (31% and 38% respectively) intend to obtain relevant training within the next year.

• Pressure from the cost of living and working stress: 42% of Gen Z and 46% of millennials say work is a major source of anxiety, while most believe that organizations do not take sufficient measures for workers’ mental well -being.

• Doubting traditional academic street: One in four Gen Z (28%) and two in five millennials (40%) chose not to pursue higher education, choosing practical and professional skills – at levels similar or slightly lower than the world average. Many have also chosen to change career orientation: 21% of Gen Z and 35% of millennials no longer work on the subject they had originally chosen.

• Education and skills: 68% of Gen Zs and 49% of millennials in Greece say they develop skills for their career at least once a week. Many consider the learning and development of crucial importance, but there is a gap between their expectations and the support they receive from managers.

• Purpose Search: 89% of Gen Z and 91% of millennials in Greece say that finding meaning in their work is important for their personal and professional satisfaction – percentages that are lined with the world average. 52% of Gen Zs and 53% of Millennials in Greece have abandoned work because they did not feel that there was purpose (rates higher than the global average ~ 44-45%)

• Environmental concerns: 61% of Gen Zs and 63% of Millennials in Greece are concerned about environmental impacts – percentages comparable to the global average. However, they are less likely to put pressure on their employers for environmental activity compared to the global average.

As Kokkori, Partner and People & Purpose Leader of Deloitte Greece points out: “Gen Z and Millennials in Greece are looking for economic stability, purpose, and mental prosperity, in an constantly changing environment, with technology radically changing the way we work. It is up to us to listen to the needs of these generations, while also promoting innovative ideas, meaningful support, and policies that create a inclusive workplace. “