Budding Gen Z lawyers are moving away from traditional corporate firm roles as they favor companies that align with their values. This change signals a wider shift in Gen Z careers as they turn to social impact roles that speak to their personal views rather than prioritizing financial success.

Gen Zers will account for more than one-quarter of the global workforce by 2025, and they’re bringing a different set of attributes, attitudes, and ambitions to the office. But what characterises the Gen Zer professional? And how could they redefine the world of work for generations to come?

From new technologies to DE&I commitments and social responsibility programs, young people nowadays have highly specific requirements when weighing up potential employers. Canvas8 spoke to nine people from across the US to find out what’s important to them when looking for a job.

Gen Zers have high expectations when it comes to the workplace. Among other things, they believe employers have a duty to provide financial management training to their staff. Having grown up in a world of instant access to products and services, Gen Zers want similar ownership levels at work.