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Gen Z wants growth not money yet HR feels unready to hire and retain them
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Only 36% of HR leaders say they are fully equipped
A new survey finds a sharp mismatch between what Gen Z wants and what many workplaces are prepared to deliver. Only 36% of HR leaders feel fully equipped to manage Gen Z talent. Gen Z is more focused on learning, progression, and work-life balance, while 49–59% say they leave for lack of growth. Even internship-to-job conversions lag.
- Only 36% of HR leaders feel fully equipped for Gen Z talent
- Gen Z prioritizes learning, growth, and work life over higher pay
- Nearly half to over half leave jobs due to weak career growth
- Internships are a gateway, but conversion rates remain low
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The Economic Times