What bothers Gen Z most at work? Imbalance, micromanagers, and no growth

Gen Z is redefining the modern workplace, but not without cost. Naukri’s report on over 23,000 professionals reveals mental health stressors rooted in poor work-life balance, stagnation, lack of meaningful recognition, and micromanagement. This generation seeks growth, autonomy, and boundaries, highlighting a silent crisis: the struggle to thrive at work without losing themselves to anxiety, fatigue, and disengagement.