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A third (32%) of Millennials doubt their employers' commitment to invest in and provide training to keep pace with changes in the workplace.
Nearly half (45%) of Millennials in Hong Kong have “quiet quit” due to job dissatisfaction, according to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor research.
Having surveyed 750 respondents in Hong Kong, the results showed that only 66% of Millennials felt their jobs offer a good work-life balance, significantly lower than Gen Z (81%) and Gen X (80%) workers.
When dissatisfied with their jobs, one in three Millennials have reportedly refused to go to the office. In contrast, only 21% of Gen Z and 18% of Gen X workers have exhibited similar behaviours.
When asked about their expectations, two in five Millennials (40%) believe employers are responsible for offering promotions and added responsibilities, while nearly half (47%) expect employers to provide training and upskilling opportunities in tech and AI – higher than those of other generations.
However, only 44% of Millennials trust their employers to deliver on these career progression opportunities, such as upskilling and promotions. Furthermore, 32% of Millennials doubt their employers' commitment to invest in and provide training to keep pace with changes in the workplace.
Many Millennials also doubt their employers’ transparency, notably 37% don’t trust their employers to share business decisions that impact their role. More than a third (36%) of the Millennials surveyed question transparency about company finances, and 34% are unsure about their employer’s transparency in transformation projects.
The lack of trust at work among Millennials has been reflected in their workplace interactions and productivity. Only 69% of Millennial respondents said they socialise with their colleagues at work. Moreover, 26% of Millennials said that they will not perform better even if they feel that they know their colleagues.
More alarmingly, due to the lack of trust in their leadership team, 41% of Millennials in Hong Kong have resigned from their jobs.
“Millennials who are shaped by prior generations who emphasise hard work and education are now changing their value systems,” said Benjamin Elms, Managing Director, Randstad Hong Kong.
“Many Millennials are rejecting the traditional culture of hard work, and are now seeking more autonomy and less monotony in their careers.”
He added: “Employers who have seen a surge in Millennial resignations over the past year must look beyond surface-level issues and address the deeper concerns to meet the expectations of this critical demographic.”
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