A new study shows Gen Z workers are increasingly rejecting traditional full‑time jobs in favor of poly‑employment, holding multiple part‑time roles at once, with over half of those doing so coming from this generation, reports Fortune.
Many see this approach as offering flexibility and independence, rather than being tied to a single employer, amid economic uncertainty and rising living costs.
AI is influencing this shift: some Gen Z workers use AI tools to manage multiple jobs more efficiently, while others resist AI out of fear that it will eliminate entry‑level positions.
The trend reflects broader generational attitudes shaped by past economic disruptions and skepticism about traditional career paths.