Three-quarters of Gen Z is looking to switch jobs for this reason

Over seven in 10 young Americans are currently looking for a job change, according to new research.A survey of 2,000 employed Americans revealed that 73% of Gen Z respondents would like to switch jobs or careers, along with 70% of millennials surveyed.That’s compared to 51% of Gen X respondents and just 33% of baby boomers.Commissioned by isolved and conducted by Talker Research ahead of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the data highlighted burnout as one reason respondents may desire a new job.Fifty-two percent of respondents currently feel burnt out at work — with younger respondents once again coming out higher.Two-thirds of Gen Z (68%) are experiencing burnout, as well as 61% of millennial respondents.For Gen X, this drops to 47%, and only three in 10 boomers reported feeling burnt out.The survey dug into the reasons why respondents are experiencing burnout — topping the list was the repetitive nature of their jobs, with 33% saying, “It feels like I do the same thing day after day.”Almost a quarter said the expectations for them have increased, but the pay hasn’t (23%), while the same number don’t feel like their work is appreciated (23%).At the end of 2024, isolved conducted their annual “Voice of the Workforce” study on a similar topic, surveying 1,127 full-time American workers to understand the consequences of unhealthy workplaces on burnout, productivity and company loyalty.They found that three in 10 employees work in a toxic workplace.More than half (52%) of those surveyed by isolved confessed they work when they’re sick and nearly a third (31%) said they don’t take lunch breaks.While these “toxic” workplace features likely contribute to Americans’ burnout, they’re also impacting the overall company culture.Respondents said the top threats to a positive work culture are stress among colleagues (47%) and lack of flexible work environments (40%).

They also highlighted negativity (32%) and company-wide burnout (31%)....