🤯 76% Gen Z Focus On DE&I

There is a huge shift - particularly in finance, in what young professionals value in their workplace.

Did you know that 64% of UK finance professionals prioritise diversity and inclusivity when selecting an employer?

👋🏽 What the under-represented junior candidates are saying:

🔍 Key Findings:

• Diversity Matters: 64% of UK finance professionals consider diversity and inclusivity a crucial factor in choosing an organisation.

• Gen Z Impact: 76% of Gen Z employees prioritise diversity and inclusivity in their job hunt, making it a top factor in their choice of organisation.

• Neurodiversity: 46% of Gen Z believes organisations focus more on gender diversity than other areas like neurodiversity.

According to the ACCA 50% of UK finance professionals plan to request a pay rise in the next 12 months, and 49% believe switching organisations is the way to secure it. 

And that without strengthening workplace factors like diversity and inclusion, there's a risk of losing half the workforce in the next 12 months.

🤔 My key takeaways:

The talent landscape is changing and employers who want to attract and retain the best talent - especially Gen Z, need to embrace DE&I to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. 

DE&I ranks up there with flexibility and impact as a top value that potential employees are now considering.

The time is now to create workplaces that resonate with the values of the evolving workforce.

So is your organisation doing to meet these expectations?

Until next time, happy talent attracting.

Tobi