The world of work has changed way faster than anyone could have ever imagined. Yet it is not just because of the digital transformation or the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because of the generational gap. Millennials are seeing the world of work in a different light than their employers, and it is time for employers to address this turning point and adapt to it. In the face of financial upheavals and unprecedented health and climate crises, millennials and Gen Zers are eager to build a better future for work. Not simply for their own financial stability and mental health, but also for the planet and the economy. According to the 2020 Deloitte survey on millennials, stress, financial instability and mental wellness remain prime issues that aren’t yet addressed adequately in the world of work. Mental illness is rising around the world, costing the global economy about $1 trillion a year in lost productivity, according to the World Health Organization. The report also sheds light on the effects of the pandemic and how it radically affected the work and careers of young employees. 69 percent of millennials and 64 percent of…
