Gen Z workers now see themselves as part of a global workforce — but AI remains a major concern
Younger workers are focused on career progression so much that they're willing to look outside of their country's borders.
A recent study by Pebl has revealed that 82% of young American knowledge workers now view themselves as part of a global workforce. This shift in perspective is largely due to the rise of hybrid and remote work, which has made the concept of the "American Dream" more about pursuing the best career opportunities, regardless of location.
While 54% of Gen Z workers believe that achieving the American Dream no longer requires remaining in the US, they still prioritize career growth above all else. In fact, 53% of these young professionals would choose to work for the world's best company over the best American company. Moreover, 82% of Gen Z workers consider themselves part of a global workforce, with many seeing the benefits of interacting with colleagues from different countries.
These benefits include broadening perspectives (73%), improving leadership skills (71%), and enhancing problem-solving abilities (68%). Despite the growing trend of remote work, 41% of Gen Z workers envision careers that involve work across two or three different countries, and 64% would be interested in temporary work opportunities in another geography.
CEO Francoise Brougher of Pebl emphasized that Gen Z is not only more open to international careers but also increasingly sees global experience as essential for becoming stronger leaders. However, despite the emphasis on global collaboration, the survey found that young workers still prioritize in-person networking and leadership development over AI skills.
Building strong professional networks (28%) and gaining experience in leadership and management (26%) ranked higher among the 1,022 US Gen Z knowledge workers surveyed than developing AI skills (11%). Pebl explained that AI should be viewed as a human skill amplifier rather than a replacer. In conclusion, after years of major upheaval in both in-person and remote work routines, as well as AI/automation, young workers remain optimistic about new career opportunities and maintain a strong belief in the importance of in-person relationships.
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