A recent survey found that the youngest Gen Z workers are shunning traditional tech employers in favor of a new market sector.
Technology jobs have become somewhat less attractive to the youngest Gen Z workers today than before - Illustration photo
A survey of more than 10,000 people conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars found that tech companies ranked low on Gen Z's list of career aspirations.
According to the survey, when looking at the list of employers, the most important factors for Gen Z are fair treatment of employees (28%), work-life balance (25%), and corporate social responsibility (14%). Besides health benefits, which account for the highest percentage at 72%, Gen Z also values their personal time and vacation time (63%).
Flexible work schedules (61%) are also the most highly valued perks and benefits. They also have their eyes on the next step in their careers and look for employers who will invest in them. Among them, career development opportunities (86%) and clear career paths (44%) are the most sought-after work experiences.
The survey, while large in size, is not representative of entire generations, industries or employers, the survey firm said. For tech companies looking to recruit Gen Z, perception is reality.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted Gen Z's changing career interests and intentions. When asked about important career factors, 32% of survey respondents said "healthcare and health-related issues" were top.
When asked about the overall impact of artificial intelligence (AI), only 41% believe AI will have a more positive impact on society in the next decade. This could be explained by the negative opinions surrounding AI that have discouraged Gen Z from pursuing technology careers.
Opportunities in the healthcare sector continue to remain strong. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital employment has dropped significantly, opening up potential opportunities for trained healthcare workers.
The World Health Organization estimates there will be a shortage of 10 million health care workers worldwide by 2030. According to the American Hospital Association, hospital employment has fallen by nearly 94,000 since February 2020, and by more than 8,000 between August and September 2021.
While it’s safe to say the pandemic is a major factor in these numbers, the decline and attrition could be attributed to low job satisfaction, burnout, and other factors that may surprise Gen Z healthcare candidates, but the healthcare market still has its own appeal for younger people.
The same report also found that Gen Z prefers to work for large corporations rather than small or family businesses. However, interest in medical and healthcare careers remains high, with hospitals and healthcare organizations being their most desirable employers.
Against that backdrop, St. Jude's Children's Hospital topped the list, with The Mayo Clinic coming in second and working for a local hospital coming in next in the survey. Google came in seventh, falling from first place in 2017. Amazon dropped to eighth, followed by Apple and the Walt Disney Company in the top 10.
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