Children of the electronics age, connected through social media with information at their fingertips and accustomed to instant answers, will dominate Sri Lanka’s workforce by 2030, leading to a major workplace transformation. 

These younger generations have distinctly different needs, expectations and behavioural patterns compared to previous generations. Workplaces worldwide are experiencing this shift, with great workplaces positioning greater meaning in work and a healthy work-life balance demanded by young employees. Recent Great Place to Work® studies from around the world list to the voice of the employee and offer valuable insights into how organizations in different geographies adapt to attract and retain this generation.   

Just as Gen Y and Gen Z are shaping the future of work globally, Sri Lanka is no exception. In Sri Lanka, the post-pandemic and economic crisis landscape has significantly impacted work environments, especially as increased skilled talent migration has impacted productivity creating an ongoing challenge for local businesses. This has made leveraging updated local data crucial for understanding the evolving preferences of young Sri Lankan talent to create cultures that foster trust, engagement, and cater to the needs of this digitally savvy workforce so as to attract and retain them.