TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The trend of "quiet quitting" has gained momentum in recent years, particularly among Generation Z workers born between 1997 and 2012. By 2025, this demographic is expected to constitute 27% of the global workforce, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF, 世界經濟論壇).
The WEF forecasts that by 2030, Generation Z will comprise 30% of the global workforce. This cohort seeks authentic feedback and recognition at work, prioritizing work-life balance over high income and stability. Consequently, they are more inclined to work for value-driven companies that offer growth opportunities.
Bingo Yang (楊宗斌), a spokesperson for a job bank, highlighted that Gen Z values fulfilling their assigned duties and receiving compensation without the burden of extra tasks, such as overtime or after-hours messages.
Yang also stressed the importance for senior supervisors, particularly those from Generations X and Y, to adapt to Gen Z's mindset. "Senior supervisors may have been more scrupulous in the past, accustomed to a 'Yes-man' workplace culture, which now needs slight modification," he explained.