Why Gen Z wants more office work

"Older workers already have established relationships, so when they work hybrid or remote, they tend not to lose them. Younger workers are still establishing those relationships in the workplace, and it's hard to do that from a distance."

"As employers implicitly or even explicitly prioritize in-person workers for promotions and career opportunities, remote and hybrid workers are being left behind."

"I'm learning faster than I would remotely, and there's a level of collaboration and momentum that's hard to replicate on video calls. I feel more connected to the work and more confident that I'll be able to grow and move up in my career more quickly."

Gen Z remote-capable workers show significantly lower preference for fully remote work at 23%, compared to 35% among older generations. Gen Z is most likely to want increased office presence. Loneliness drives this shift, with 27% of Gen Z workers reporting frequent loneliness compared to lower rates among Gen X and baby boomers. Career advancement concerns also factor heavily, as employers often prioritize in-person workers for promotions. Older workers maintain established relationships regardless of work location, while younger workers struggle to build professional connections remotely. Gen Z workers typically lack young children, making full-time office work more feasible. Early-career employees report faster learning, better collaboration, and improved career growth prospects in office environments.

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