Symplicity Releases 2024 State of Early Talent Recruiting Report | PR Newswire [Video]

New Survey Reveals Top Priorities and Challenges for Gen Z in the Job Market

, /PRNewswire/ — As the competition for top early talent intensifies, Symplicity^® has released its highly anticipated 2024 State of Early Talent Recruiting Report, offering a window into what Gen Z candidates value most. Drawing on insights from over 2,700 student respondents, the report challenges conventional hiring practices and offers actionable strategies for employers eager to attract and retain Gen Z talent.

The report underscores three key areas employers must prioritize to engage the next generation:

1. Stability and Work-Life Balance Are Non-Negotiable: Gen Z places a premium on job stability, with 94 percent of respondents citing it as essential when considering full-time opportunities. Alongside stability, work-life balance ranks equally high, with 90 percent identifying it as a key factor. However, candidates are wary of companies that brand their workplace culture as a “family,” viewing it as a signal of blurred …