Nearly half of Gen Z employees disengaged as they demand more structure

Clearer expectations and mentor access cited as key needs for early-career staff.

Nearly half of early-career Gen Z employees in Singapore are not fully engaged at work, according to a study by Kahoot!.

The report found that whilst 51% of respondents are engaged, approximately 20% are disengaged and 29% are neutral.

They expressed a strong desire for more structured and in-depth onboarding (45%), clearer expectations and assessment criteria (44%), and greater access to mentors, coaches, or peer trainers (40%).

Training was also flagged as an issue. Around 37% said content should be more engaging, 31% called for more practical application, and 29% said they need more time to complete training.

Moreover, clearer learning pathways (27%) and role-specific relevance (27%) were also identified as key areas for improvement.

Meanwhile, almost half (47%) are more likely to engage with training delivered in gamified formats, although interest declines when it is seen as forced or not linked to real work.

The study surveyed 265 office workers aged 18 to 28 who had been in corporate jobs for 12 to 36 months.

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