The Work Values of Portuguese Generation Z in the Higher Education-to-Work Transition Phase

The cohort of young people born with or after the Internet has been dubbed Generation Z (Gen Z, post-millennials). They are now entering higher education-to-work transition phase, although this is yet to be studied. Previous studies have found that work values and preferences vary across generations national cultures, justifying regular localised examination. However, very little known date about Portuguese Gen Zs. In study, we describe university students in phase examine their influence on salient work-related preferences. We surveyed over 3000 attending degrees from eight main universities. find Zs value social above all, followed by intrinsic then extrinsic values, potentially configuring a unique profile. Work partially explain such as employer size salary expectations. Gender differences mark our results, women expressing all three dimensions lower entry These results can useful for employers seeking attract best graduates, facilitate integration promote development.