A ‘micro-retirement’ may be the best way to retain Gen Z

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  • Key Insight: Discover how mid-career “micro-retirements” are redefining retention strategies.
  • What’s at Stake: Without policy, firms risk higher turnover and loss of institutional knowledge.
  • Expert Quote: “Gen Z are seeking alternative career rhythms to avoid burnout,” says Lisa Reyes, Paychex.
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Instead of waiting decades for retirement, young talent want to take a break mid-career to rest, reset and realign their lives long before they turn 65.

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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