As Millennials and Gen Z employees begin to dominate the workforce, the new generation of workers are changing the way organizations manage their societal and environmental impact. These employees are more particular about where they work, placing high importance on working for companies that align with both their professional and personal values – a major one being sustainability and social responsibility.
Research by Deloitte confirms that climate change is a major concern for the modern employee, with over 40% of Millennials and Gen Z workers changing jobs or planning to do so because their employer has failed to address climate concerns. On the other side of the coin, 68% of employees are more inclined to accept positions from companies that have a strong sustainability ethos.
These figures indicate that organizational sustainability is no longer an optional standpoint, but rather, an imperative strategy to strengthen talent attraction efforts and build employee loyalty, productivity, and retention.
