Gen Z Prioritizes Work-Life Balance Amid Economic Uncertainty.

Gen Z workers are demanding work-life balance even as the labor market cools and layoffs surge. Many young employees are not responding to emails after 5 p.m., staying out late on work nights, or carving out time for leisure activities like pickleball. Managers are concerned that this detachment comes at a time when young workers need to demonstrate reliability and value. The trend is widening despite companies slowing hiring, eliminating positions, and cautioning new employees about blurry boundaries.