Every generation entering the workforce has its work ethic put on trial. For Gen Z, the charge is a reluctance to stay reachable once the workday ends.
New survey data suggests the bargain they are questioning is lopsided. In a June 2026 survey of 1,006 U.S. employees by Software Finder, 69% said being available after hours has not meaningfully improved their careers. Just 8% credit it with a promotion, and 12% with a raise or bonus.
