A study found that young Britons are more likely to consider a career if they have access to flexible work hours, good food and an end-of-the-day Friday.
The would-be workers of ‘Generation Z’ – the UK’s 12 million-strong group of 18- to 24-year-olds – insist on a variety of ‘must-have’ perks before plumping for a potential employer, the survey reveals.
Researchers, who quizzed 2,000 youngsters, discovered that their demands include no face-to-face job interviews, a dog-friendly office and no need for any ‘previous experience’ to land the position.
The new start-ups who have been empowered by the lack of workers in certain sectors will also need to agree on other conditions such as subsidised travel and free Apple phones and iPhones.
The would-be workers of ‘Generation Z’ insist on a variety of ‘must-have’ perks before plumping for a potential employer, the survey reveals (file photo)
But the most important Gen Z proviso before accepting a job was for flexible, or ‘hybrid’ working.
Some 87 per cent of those surveyed told researchers they would not consider a post that was ‘100 per cent office-based’.
The study, by Ivory Research, found that 72 per cent also expect employers to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner – with snacks and drinks on tap throughout the day. 60% stipulate that laptops, phones and subsidised travel to work are provided. They also offer an opportunity for job interviews online and do not require any previous experience.
Half of respondents want an early finish on Fridays, a dog-friendly office and regular ‘bonding’ nights out, while 45 per cent expect occasional ‘duvet days’, in which staff can take unplanned time off.
Researchers, who quizzed 2,000 youngsters, discovered that their demands include no face-to-face job interviews, a dog-friendly office and no need for any ‘previous experience’ to land the position (file photo)
Most Gen Z recruits expect a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, although some insist they will only consider jobs paying £50,000 – even though the current average salary in the UK is around £34,000.
Commenting on the findings, a spokesman for Ivory Research said: ‘There’s quite a list of priorities set out before a typical Gen Z-er will consider accepting a new role.
‘From WFH – working from home – and duvet days, to subsidised travel costs and free lunches, the expectations of the traditional workplace are very different in 2021.’
Maria Ovdii, co-founder of Ivory Research, added: ‘It’s a candidate-driven market currently, and potential employees know they have power.’