Gen Z: lazy or redefining productivity? We’ve asked it before and Samsung’s new survey, The 2024 AI-Preneur Effect, digs in, too. Gen Z isn’t lounging on the couch — they're hustling! Based on insights from 7,000+ Gen Z across France, Germany, Korea, the UK and the US, Samsung reveals how this generation is using AI to boost productivity and chase their side-hustle dreams.
Here's the scoop, directly tied to three key trend opportunities:
🚨 NEW LABOR // Ready to fully embrace Gen Z’s work mode?
49% of full-time Gen Zers say their jobs fall short of expectations. Plus, 87% globally struggle with full-time work issues like inflexibility (60%) and job insecurity (58%). Amazon, are you listening? 😉
💼 SIDE HUSTLE HEROES // How can you help them unleash their inner entrepreneur?
65% of Gen Z value a steady paycheck and benefits, followed by career growth (44%), learning new skills (35%) and the chance to follow their passions (35%). No surprise, 73% dream of starting their own side hustle.
🤖 M.E.O. // Which AI tools could you launch to support the one-person CEOs of tomorrow?
73% of Gen Z side hustlers (think personal trainers, content creators, artists) are already using AI to supercharge their gigs, with 69% calling AI their go-to work resource. But with 67% of aspiring hustlers unsure how to tackle certain tasks, there’s room to offer tools to help them thrive.
