Gen Zs mental health challenges are linked to their perceptions of the future.
Theyrereporting high levels of stress and anxietyexacerbated by climate change and political and socioeconomic factors.
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This increased sensitivity may contribute to workplace tensions as younger employees advocate for better work-life balance.
Gen Z was the highest to self-report for low productivity at 37%.
Those with managers more than 12 years their senior were nearly 1.5 times as likely to report low productivity.
Gen Z workers, especially those new to the workforce, are still in a formative stage of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic, a significant global stressor, has uniquely impacted Gen Z as well.
Unresolved trauma from events like the pandemic can have lingering effects on mental health.
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All those little pieces go a long way to feel seen and valued by your employer, Cordaro said.
Several studies have found a link between strong social networks and lower rates of burnout.
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