The Workplace of The Future: Millennials and Gen Zs in Poland Call for Career Development Opportunities, Travel Perks, Flexible Working Hours & Purpose‑Driven Work

• Post pandemic, 86% of survey respondents said it was important to work for a company with purpose
• 82% of felt it is important for employers to have strong mental health and wellbeing policies
• 79% said social interactions were important to them in the workplace
• Extensive career opportunities (86%) and the chance to earn more (95%) were hailed as the most important factors to them in the workplace
• Post pandemic, new data reveals that the most desirable new skills that Millennials and Gen Zs wish to learn are how to speak a new language (57%) and cooking (27%)
• 70% of respondents favour the ability to travel with work
• Men surveyed were more than twice as likely to consider a role in housekeeping (29%) vs women (14%)

WARSAW – Millennials and Gen Zs in Poland have revealed what makes the perfect job in a post-pandemic workplace, with flexible working arrangements, travel opportunities, the opportunity to contribute to purposeful work, and comprehensive wellbeing policies, as the most important factors. The findings were disclosed in a new survey of Millennials (26 to 41-year-olds) and Gen Zs (18 to 25-year-olds) commissioned by Hilton (NYSE: HLT).

The findings show that the perfect job should include the ability to meet new people, sample different roles and offer a work-life balance, while organisations with strong policies on social and environmental issues were likely to appeal to 69% of those aged between 18-41.

The survey also revealed that a diverse and inclusive workplace is important for 69% of Millennials and Gen Zs. Respondents feel that human connection is more important than ever in a post-pandemic world, with 79% valuing social interaction in the workplace. In fact, 65% of 18 to 41-year-olds revealed they changed or considered switching jobs in the past year, many due to concerns for their mental health and wellbeing (18%), with women almost twice as likely to cite a lack of mental health support for their desire to leave.

Additional factors in the search for the perfect role included plentiful career development opportunities (86%), flexible working arrangements (81%) and performance recognition (80%). Furthermore, 82% felt it is important for employers to have strong welfare policies.  The findings also identified that 18 to 41-year-olds place greater value in the opportunity to build their career in one organisation (83%) as opposed to pursuing a career by continuously moving across organisations (11%), with the remainder undecided. 

Nearly four in 10 Millennials and Gen Zs have considered a career in hospitality over the past 12 months; ranking the ability work with people from diverse backgrounds (33%), the chance to learn new skills (27%), the opportunity to travel (26%); and variety of work (25%) as the most attractive features. 

The research identified that traditional jobs such as builder (7%) or teacher (9%) or pilot (10%) are no longer in favour, compared with the likes of a social media influencer (19%).

David Kelly, senior vice president, Continental Europe, Hilton said, “Our research shows that the pandemic has shifted how we think about work, and I am proud that Hilton has continued to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of its teams in Poland. We lead with culture and are fiercely committed to create a truly diverse and meaningful work environment where individuals are empowered with the tools, technology, and culture to unleash their full potential.”

“We know that when we invest in our team members, our guests and communities also benefit. It’s why we’re so committed to providing industry-leading benefits, from life-changing travel opportunities, to ensuring a sense of belonging for every team member – this is how we make Hilton a great place to work. We are thrilled to be recruiting 800 new team members across Europe including countless roles at our 26 hotels in Poland, with a variety of roles on offer, including chefs, front desk, engineering, and mixology.”

Hilton has hotels in more than 122 countries and territories around the world. In Poland, Hilton currently has 26 hotels including Hilton Warsaw City, DoubleTree by Hilton Wroclaw, and Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Airport with plans to open more than 15 additional hotels in the coming years, including Hotel Saski Krakow – Curio Collection by Hilton.

Hilton has a strong commitment to creating a diverse workplace culture and has fostered community partnerships. Hilton recently ranked as #11 Best Workplace, and the top hospitality company in Poland by Great Place to Work®.* 

Hilton pays particular attention to the well-being of its employees by offering attractive working conditions, competitive pay and benefits, great recognition and support for their personal and professional development.  Hilton has rolled out a travel discount program, Go Hilton, for team members, their families and friends, as well as ongoing training and apprenticeship programs, to help each team member achieve their career aspirations.  

For more information about a career at Hilton, visit jobs.hilton.com/emea.

Notes to Editors

*Hilton ranked as #11 of Poland’s Best Workplaces 2022 list by Great Place to Work® in the small to medium category.

Methodology

OnePoll surveyed 1000 respondents in Poland from 5^th May – 12^th May 2022. The survey was conducted online using panel members who are credited to participate in surveys. Respondents aged 18-41 were targeted using screening questions and profile data in order to ensure the correct demographic was achieved.