22 May 2025

Younger workers don't want leadership roles: survey

From Nine To Noon, 9:20 am on 22 May 2025
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A new global survey of younger workers show few want to reach leadership positions and most prioritise work-life balance. 

The international consulting firm Deloitte has surveyed 23,000 Gen Z and Millennials, born between 1983 and 2006 ,  across 44 countries.

This generation will make up three quarters of the workforce by 2030.

The survey found that only 6% of Gen Zs are motivated by reaching senior leadership positions. 

Both groups have high expectations for their employers, want career progression and will job hop to get it - as well as work-life balance. 

So what are the implications for employers, business and the economy ? 

Kathryn speaks with Deloitte Partner Lauren Foster,  and Business New Zealand Chief Executive Katherine Rich.