Workplace generational clashes happening in one-quarter of instances - Workplace generational conflicts occur in one out of every four settings.
In the bustling city of Frankfurt am Main, DAK-Gesundheit in Hesse has conducted a comprehensive survey on Gen Z employees in the workplace. The findings, presented in the DAK Health Report 'Gen Z in the Workplace', offer valuable insights into the priorities and challenges faced by this generation in the professional sphere.
The report reveals that the sickness rate among employees under 30 years old, as insured by DAK, stands at 4.9 percent, lower than the overall average of 5.6 percent in Hesse. This suggests that younger employees, on average, take shorter periods off work when sick compared to their older counterparts.
When it comes to what matters most in the workplace, good pay emerges as the second most important factor for Gen Z employees in Hesse, with 61 percent prioritizing it. The compatibility of work and private life follows closely behind, with 54 percent of respondents expressing its importance. Interestingly, a good work atmosphere and good relationships with colleagues are particularly important for this generation, with 72 percent prioritizing these factors.
However, the report also sheds light on a potential challenge: generational conflicts. Nearly a quarter of employees in Hesse, as reported by the DAK Health Report, experience these tensions in their daily work. Britta Dalhoff, the regional head of DAK-Gesundheit in Hesse, acknowledged this issue, stating that it is a topic for many employees.
In an effort to address this issue, Britta Dalhoff suggests mixed-age teams as a potential solution. These teams, she believes, can break down prejudices and create more understanding for each other in the workplace.
The findings for the report were based on anonymized data from around 262,000 employees insured with DAK in Hesse, evaluated by the Berlin-based IGES institute. Additionally, the Forsa institute surveyed around 1,000 working individuals aged 18 to 65 years for the same health report.
Employers, according to Britta Dalhoff, should prioritize the health of all employees by fostering a healthy work environment. By understanding the priorities and challenges of their Gen Z employees, and by promoting diversity and understanding in the workplace, employers can create a more productive and harmonious work environment for all.
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