Gen Z is notoriously pegged as self-centered and lazy, or assumed to be more prone to mental health issues and vocal about their personal struggles. Do these stereotypes actually hold up in the workplace?
Mental health resources provider Wysa surveyed over 6,000 workers across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., revealing that younger professionals are struggling more with their mental health than other groups, yet are actually less likely to share their struggles and seek help. According to the survey, 35% of 18-24 year-olds and 30% of 25-34 year-olds have dealt with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, higher than their millennial and Gen X counterparts. Around 45% of Gen Z workers report experiencing emotional distance or isolation from others in response to work-related stress.
