"Work-life balance is now the highest ranking factor for talent when it comes to their current or future job, according to a 2025 Workmonitor report from Randstad. About 83% of people list it as the most important consideration-right next to job security-with pay ranked in third as a motivator at 82%. It's the first time work-life balance has surpassed pay as an incentive since the first Workmonitor study 22 years ago."
"In true fashion of their mission to make office life better, young people are leading the change in expectations for employers. The gap between wanting flexibility and compensation is most stark for Gen Z, according to the Randstad report. Around 74% rank work-life balance as a top consideration, compared with just 68% who put pay first. The young generation even ranked mental health (70%) above eye-catching salaries-part of their drive to ensure they're happy clocking into their jobs every day."
U.S. work culture is shifting as employees push back against five-day return-to-office mandates and late-night boss calls, prioritizing work-life balance over high pay. Work-life balance ranks as the top job consideration for 83% of people, with job security close behind and pay in third at 82%. For the first time in 22 years, work-life balance has overtaken pay as an incentive. Gen Z leads this change: about 74% prioritize work-life balance versus 68% for pay, and 70% place mental health above large salaries. Roughly 40% of Gen Z and millennials would accept pay cuts for remote or hybrid flexibility, and older workers also favor sustainable schedules.
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