Job market: Contrary to popular belief: Generation Z works more frequently than all predecessors
For as long as anyone can remember, young people have been regarded as lazy, and this is particularly attributed to Gen Z. Data from the Federal Agency now contradicts the common cliché of young people's lack of willingness to work.
German Chancellor has called for Germans to work more, with CSU leader Markus Söder suggesting an extra hour of work per week could bring significant economic growth. A study by the Institute for Labour Market and Vocational Research (IAB) at the Federal Employment Agency found that the Generation Z is highly active in the labour market, with 76.8% of 20- to 24-year-olds employed, up 7.1 percentage points from 2015.
This trend has continued even during the recent economic crisis, with a further 0.9 percentage point increase since 2023. The study suggests that young people are driving the increase in labour market participation, with students with part-time jobs making a significant contribution.
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