UQ Wellness Magazine - MAY 26 - Flipbook - Page 29
Generations see work differently
Workplace happiness also shifts across life stages.
• Gen Z workers are the least happy overall, with
purpose and daily responsibilities emerging as key
pain points
• Millennials value 昀氀exibility, stress management and
workload balance
• Gen X place high importance on their manager,
purpose and work life balance
• Baby boomers are the happiest generation, with
purpose, values and organisational culture playing a
major role
Understanding these differences allows leaders to better
support a multigenerational workforce.
What leaders can do differently
The report makes it clear that workplace
happiness does not happen by accident.
Leaders play a central role in shaping it.
Key actions include:
• Creating and clearly communicating a
sense of purpose
• Building trust through supportive,
consistent management
• Modelling values and behaviours from
the top
• Recognising different generational
needs and career stages
• Regularly checking in through surveys,
reviews and one to one conversations
Happiness at work bene昀椀ts everyone. It
drives productivity, loyalty and motivation,
while helping create a positive and
supportive workplace culture that feeds
itself over time.
