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Gen Z prioritizes financial security over office perks, seeking employer support

Gen Z exhibits significant financial anxiety and proactivity, driven by economic instability and rising costs. Despite their efforts to save and invest, many feel they are falling behind, with a notable gap in workplace retirement plan participation. Employers have an opportunity to support this generation by offering accessible financial education and automating savings, which can improve employee engagement and retention. AI

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Gen Z prioritizes financial security over office perks, seeking employer support

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Julia Bartak ·

    Edward Jones advisor: Gen-Z doesn’t want an office happy hour. They want financial security

    Nearly four in five Gen Z workers don’t contribute to a workplace retirement plan, according to research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult.