Connecting the dots
Recognition and growth correlate with reported well-being
When satisfied with recognition, 61% of Gen Zs and 68% of millennials report good mental well-being, compared to 41% and 45% when dissatisfied. Satisfaction with career growth opportunities shows similar results (61% | 69% vs 41% | 42%).
Well-being, purpose, and happiness
Among respondents who report positive mental well-being, 67% of Gen Zs and 72% of millennials believe their jobs enable them to make a meaningful contribution to society, compared to 44% and 46%, respectively, among those reporting poor mental well-being. Additionally, those who rate their mental well-being as good are more likely to describe themselves as happy (62% of Gen Zs and 67% of millennials) than their counterparts with poor well-being (19% and 20%, respectively).
For the full picture, the complete findings are set out in the Deloitte Global 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey.