Robert Half survey shows 46% of Canada’s Gen Z workers plan job search by year — end

Robert Half survey found 46% of Canada’s Gen Z professionals plan to seek a new job by year-end 2026, up from 36%. Pay drove mobility: 41% said switching employers could improve compensation, highlighting elevated wage pressure in early-career hiring. Benefits ranked alongside pay; 51% of job seekers wanted stronger benefits, 44% targeted better advancement prospects. AI adoption emerged as a workforce risk: 28% linked workplace AI integration to burnout, while 46% worried about keeping AI skills relevant. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Robert Half Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via CNW (Ref. ID: 202609181116CANADANWCANADAPF_C4357) on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)