全球专业服务公司德勤发布的一项新调查显示，气候变化和环境可持续性将成为公司招聘和留住员工能力的日益重要的因素，该调查发现超过 40% 的 Z 世代和千禧一代已经换了工作或行业出于对气候的担忧，或计划在未来这样做。

在这份 2023 年 Z 世代和千禧一代调查报告中，德勤调查了 44 个国家近 23,000 名 Z 世代（1995 年至 2004 年出生）和千禧一代（1983 年至 1994 年出生）的受访者，此外还进行了定性访谈，主题包括财务问题、工作/生活平衡、心理健康和气候行动。

调查探索的关键领域之一是受访者对气候和环境可持续性问题的态度和行为，以及这些问题对企业的影响。报告发现，气候变化是 Z 世代和千禧一代最关心的问题，约 60% 的受访者表示在过去一个月对环境感到焦虑，超过 70% 的人表示他们正在积极努力尽量减少对环境的影响环境。

这些担忧可能会影响企业的招聘和保留工作，约 55% 的受访者表示他们在接受工作之前研究品牌的环境影响和政策，超过 40% 的受访者表示他们已经或计划改变因气候问题而就业。

调查显示，与气候相关的因素也在推动员工的期望，50% 的 Z 世代和 46% 的千禧一代表示，他们正在向企业施压，要求他们采取行动应对气候变化。虽然超过半数的受访者同意他们的雇主正在努力应对气候变化，但 53% 的 Z 世代和 48% 的千禧一代受访者表示，由于 COVID 等外部因素，近年来他们的公司不再优先考虑可持续发展。这与最高管理层在德勤最近的“2023 年 CxO 可持续发展报告”中的回应形成鲜明对比，其中 75% 的受访者表示他们的企业在过去一年中增加了可持续发展投资。

德勤全球副首席执行官兼首席人力资源官 Michele Parmelee 表示：

“他们正在寻找可以帮助他们发挥作用的雇主。积极倾听并帮助解决他们的需求和担忧的组织将提高业务弹性并在我们的世界中实施可操作的变革。”

除就业问题外，调查还强调了受访者的消费和生活方式相关态度，这也将对企业产生重大影响。例如，大约 60% 的受访者表示他们愿意为可持续产品和服务支付更多费用，尽管超过一半的人担心如果经济形势没有改善他们将无法这样做。近三分之二的受访者表示，他们在购买商品或服务之前或计划在未来考虑公司的可持续性声明和认证。

帕米利补充说：

“对于雇主而言，了解这些世代并继续推动应对对他们最重要的挑战的进展至关重要。这不仅有助于提高生产力和留住人才——它最终将在更广泛的社会中为企业建立信任和价值。”

英文原文如下:

Over 40% of Gen Z, Millennials Would Switch Jobs Over Climate Concerns: Deloitte Survey

 

Climate change and environmental sustainability will become increasingly vital factors for companies’ ability to recruit and retain employees, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte, which found that more than 40% of Gen Z and Millennials have changed jobs or sectors due to climate concerns, or plan to do so in the future.

For the report, the 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, Deloitte surveyed nearly 23,000 Gen Z (born 1995 – 2004) and Millennial (born 1983 – 1994) respondents across 44 countries, in addition to conducting qualitative interviews, with topics ranging from financial concerns, work/life balance, mental health and climate action.

One of the key areas explored by the survey was attitudes and behaviors of the respondents towards climate and environmental sustainability concerns, and the implications of these issues for businesses. The report found that climate change is a major concern for Gen Z and Millennials, with approximately 60% of respondents reporting feeling anxious about the environment over the past month, and more than 70% saying that they are actively trying to minimize their impact on the environment.

These concerns are likely to impact business’ recruitment and retention efforts, with around 55% of respondents reporting that they research brands’ environmental impact and policies before accepting a job, and more than 40% reporting that they already have, or plan to, change jobs due to climate concerns.

Climate-related factors are also driving employee expectations, according to the survey, with 50% of Gen Zs and 46% of millennials reporting that they are pressuring businesses to take action on climate change. While more than half of respondents agreed that their employers are working to address climate change, 53% of Gen Z and 48% of Millennial respondents said that sustainability has been deprioritized by their companies in recent years due to external factors such as COVID. This contrasts with the responses of C-suite executives in Deloitte’s recent ‘2023 CxO Sustainability Report,’ in which 75% said that their businesses have increased sustainability investments over the past year.

Michele Parmelee, Deloitte Global Deputy CEO and Chief People and Purpose Officer, said:

“They’re looking for employers who can help empower them to make a difference. Organizations that actively listen and help address their needs and concerns will improve business resiliency and implement actionable change in our world.”

In addition to employment issues, the survey also highlighted respondents’ consumption and lifestyle-related attitudes which will also have significant implications for businesses. Around 60% of respondents reported that they would be willing to pay more for sustainable products and services, for example, although over half are concerned that they won’t be able to do so without an improvement in the economic situation. Nearly two-thirds of respondents said that they consider companies’ sustainability claims and certifications before purchasing goods or services, or plan to in the future.

Parmelee added:

“It is crucial for employers to understand these generations and continue to drive progress on the challenges that matter most to them. This will not only help boost productivity and retain talent—it will ultimately build trust and value for business in society more broadly.”