Millennials and Generation Z prefer mental health

In the coming years, the younger generations, made up of millennials and generation Z, that is, Those born between 1981 and 2012, will be 75% of Mexico’s workforce, But the characteristics of the job they are looking for will differ from those currently prevailing in the market.

According to job search portal Indeed, Both generations strive for the privilege of their physical and mental health, As well as spending fewer working days, as well as doing their activities without having to go to offices, especially after experiencing the Corona virus pandemic.

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Madalina Cicarino, Director of Corporate Communications for Latin America at Indeed, explained the results of a survey conducted last month on the sentiments of workers, including younger ones, highlighting thatTelecommuting, four days a week and healthcare Both physical and mental are their priorities.

According to Indeed’s survey, 47% would like to have more flexibility to choose where they work froms ; Of that percentage, 59% of Millennials or Generation Z were between 18 and 34 years old. Up to 21% said they would reconsider the company they work for if they had to go to the office every day.

Another number that stands out is that 16% of those surveyed complete their workday from home and another 46% do it in a hybrid way.

“This shows a completely different modus operandi that is definitely paying off, trends show that even with vaccines and the epidemic under control, Remote work has become the preferred method of working“Especially for younger workers,” Maddalena Cicarino said.

Health Care

The specialist also explained that the epidemic showed that people were more concerned with their mental health, not just their physical health, because the uncertainty and fear caused by the epidemic prompted people to pay more attention to this aspect.

Younger generations prioritize social interactionsTo the extent that these types of relationships are sometimes what prevents workers from leaving their jobs, 31% of respondents of all ages said they go to the office to build relationships with their co-workers; Of that percentage, 56 were Millennials or Generation Z.

This balance can be achieved by Flexible work policies, combining the possibility of remote work For those young people who want to become a digital nomad, but also offer physical spaces so that they can interact with each other. These spaces should be friendly, while ignoring very strict protocols that can have a negative impact on the health of workers, both physically and mentally,” added the specialist.

The survey also revealed that 50% responded that they would change jobs if their current job caused psychological problems. Of these, 57% were Millennials or Generation Z; 52% of respondents answered similarly about physical health problems, and 55% of both groups.

4 sessions a day

Maddalena Cicarino said that in many countries a Reducing the workweek to measure productivity levelsSo working four days a week has become a trend.

In the case of Mexico, the country is one of those with the highest rates of working hours, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mexicans work 2,137 hours a year, which puts our country first Between the member states of this organization in longer working hours.

This leads to ‘burnout’ for employees by not spending time with their familiesDoing unnecessary tasks and not being able to do the activities they love leads to stress and mental health problems.

“The idea of ​​a four-day work week seems very new to Mexico, but It can be a great way to reduce stress levels among workers and increase productivity. The Indeed survey showed that 75% said they would be more productive if they worked four days a week, while 85% felt that those work weeks would improve their mental health,”