Three defining trends of the Gen Z workforce: Insights from the GRID 2025 Talent Trends Report

According to Fortune, nearly 58% of recent college graduates are still looking for full-time work, more than double the rate of earlier graduates. The job market for Gen Z is proving to be a tough one, shaped by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting employer expectations. But even as they face these challenges, Gen Z is the foundation of the future workforce. How recruitment agencies address these challenges and effectively engage this generation will determine the strength and sustainability of the talent pipeline.

To gain deeper insight into this pivotal segment of the workforce, Bullhorn surveyed over 2,800 candidates across generations for the GRID 2025 Talent Trends Report. Analysis beyond the original report reveals that Gen Z brings distinct expectations, faces unique frustrations, and holds enormous untapped potential, making them a generation recruitment agencies cannot afford to overlook.