(BPT) - For many Gen Z workers, launching a meaningful career can feel overwhelming in today's challenging job market, with recent reports showing that the nation's current unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in August — the highest level since 2021. This trend also disproportionately impacts young adults entering the workforce, as many organizations reduce their entry-level positions in favor of new technology.
For those who have found employment, dwindling benefits packages often leave them wanting more, with Gen Z placing the greatest value on benefits like health care (70%), time off (72%), learning and development (29%), and student loan repayment (22%).
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