Upwork reports that Gen Z is increasingly choosing portfolio careers for flexibility, autonomy, and diverse income sources, reshaping the workforce.

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Gen Z didn’t arrive at the portfolio career model by accident. A combination of societal shifts, technological advances, and lived experiences has shaped their expectations—and opened doors ...

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The rise of portfolio careers for Gen Z Research conducted in the fall of 2023 from Upwork, an online marketplace for hiring skilled freelancers, showed that 53% of Gen Z workers said they were ...

2. Worker retention Traditional career ladders may not hold much appeal for Gen Z, who often prioritize variety, skill growth, and purpose.

2. Worker retention Traditional career ladders may not hold much appeal for Gen Z, who often prioritize variety, skill growth, and purpose.