Generations of Contractors

Contractors in each group were asked a number of questions about their satisfaction levels around 7 key elements of their working life, including the work itself, rate of pay, location of the job, flexibility of the hours, remote working options, work-life balance and their life in general.

Boomers and Gen Z were happiest with their current lives in general with 82% and 81% respectively reporting satisfaction, 76% of all contractors were happy with their lives in general. 89% of Boomers were satisfied with the work, Gen Z were least happy out of all generational groups with the work 76% and below the average satisfaction score where 83% of contractors expressed that they were happy with the work.

Gen Z were the most satisfied group with the rate of pay 76%, higher than the average rate of pay result where 66% of contractors expressed satisfaction. Boomers although the most highly paid are the least satisfied with rate of pay 62%. Only 48% of Gen Z were satisfied with the remote work options, significantly lower than the average satisfaction level expressed by all contractors, this may reflect the type of work they do, which in 2024 is primarily in the medical locum sector where attendance at a client premises may be demanded. As more Gen Z enter the workplace clients will need to understand the high value Gen Z place on remote working options.