75% of the members of the Gene generation They consider that artificial intelligence It will allow them to learn new skills, and a very similar figure believe that they feel prepared and prepared to take advantage of technology when you are at work. However, 40% believe that it will not have a positive impact on their professional career.
These are some of the data offered by the “Gen Z: Redefining the Future of Work” report, recently published by the Dutch consultant Top Employers Institute. The survey, which has analyzed the vision of the new generations regarding the labor ecosystem, was carried out in July 2024 between 1,693 individuals between 18 and 27 years in China, Mexico, United Kingdom, the United States, India, South Africa, Germany and Spain.
Despite being digital natives, the gene generation of AI at work
One of the main conclusions of the report is that companies must ensure that the focus of technological transformations remains to improve the interactions and experiences of employees. And, despite being digital natives, the members of the Z generation, who are recently incorporated or will be incorporated soon to the work world, are partly shown suspicious of the impact of artificial intelligence.
Although it is a population segment familiar with the digital environment, only 60% believe that AI will have a positive impact on their career. In addition, 14% of respondents do not agree that this technology will have a positive impact on the world of work in general.
It should be noted that significant differences are appreciated according to different markets. Thus, Western countries, such as Spain or the United Kingdom, are especially cautious in regards to the impact of AI on their careers; While Eastern markets, such as China or India, are more excited.
Despite this, the members of generation Z consider that artificial intelligence will serve them, for example, to Develop new skills (77%), for make your work more efficient (68%) or to find a greater balance between your working life and your personal life (66%).
The data reflects a bifurcation in the perception of artificial intelligence, since generation Z considers that it could be a positive force in its workplace, but also believes that it could threaten individual work. And this in an insight that has appeared in other studies in recent times.
Last year the Deloitte report “2024 GEN Z and Millennial Survey” pointed out that 79% of Z professionals who usually used artificial intelligence at work considered that technology would improve their way of working. However, 71% indicated that automation based on AI would lead to the EMPLOYMENT OF JOBS and 78% thought that AI would lead them to seek work opportunities less vulnerable to automation.
Collaboration and office
Beyond artificial intelligence, the Top Employers Institute report analyzes other issues. Among them, the perception they have of their employers. Thus, when asked about the type of company they would like to work, they indicated the offer of development opportunities, The creation of a safe and healthy environment for employees, and the financial stability of the organization as the most attractive factors.
In this line, they pointed out that they would develop better in Collaborative and team -oriented work environmentsas well as in those casual and flexible. And, on the other hand, they consider that they would not develop the same in structured and formal environments, fast or oriented to the individual.
With regard to flexibility, as indicated by other reports, members of the Z generation are willing to accommodate their work style and this favors their professional objectives. In this sense, 53% are open to work full time in the office, although 47% said they would reject a job that demanded to attend the office every day.
