The survey identified five key factors that indicate differences between age groups in the workforce. These factors are not limited to one location but are global factors that are slowly changing the power dynamics in the workplace.

If you want an insight into how each generational group views and behaves in the workplace, helping you to create an environment of trust, collaboration and empathy or #workthatfeelsgood, read on!

1. attitude

Younger generations highly value work-life balance. They often want a fulfilling job, which motivates them to work harder. In contrast, older generations tend not to focus on work-life balance when choosing or sustaining employment.

Globally, Latin America demonstrates the highest level of need for work-life balance. Nearly half of the Latin Americans surveyed quit jobs because the job did not match their lifestyle. This is much higher than the rest of the world.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people around the world to refocus their attitudes. Happiness is of more excellent value than other qualities to many workers after experiencing a pandemic. The pandemic forced workers to stay home and focus on the well-being of their families, a motivation that has continued into post-pandemic times.

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