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Gen Z prioritizes career growth over work-life balance, aspiring to C-suite roles

A recent survey of over 900 summer interns by KPMG reveals that Gen Z's top career priority is growth, surpassing work-life balance and salary. A significant majority, 93%, aspire to reach C-suite positions. The interns recognize the importance of developing critical thinking and human skills to complement AI, with 76% believing long-term success requires both human abilities and effective AI direction. However, over 40% expressed concern that over-reliance on AI could diminish their critical thinking capabilities. AI

IMPACT Gen Z's focus on human skills alongside AI proficiency may shape future workplace training and hiring practices.

RANK_REASON Article discusses survey results and expert opinions on Gen Z career aspirations in the context of AI, rather than a direct release or significant industry event.

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Gen Z prioritizes career growth over work-life balance, aspiring to C-suite roles

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite

    Career growth is a higher priority for Gen Z than work-life balance, workplace culture, and even salary, according to a KPMG survey of interns.