#HumanResources

A new survey has caused ripples in the world of human resources, revealing that nearly half of Generation Z job seekers admit to lying on their job applications—a trend that marks a significant shift from previous generations and raises pressing questions for educators, employers, and policymakers both in Thailand and worldwide (Fox News; AOL).

The findings, derived from a fresh survey conducted in 2024, indicate that as much as 44% to 56% of Gen Z respondents confessed to either having lied or strongly considered lying during the hiring process (Resume Genius). Comparatively, only 37% of Baby Boomers admitted similar behavior, highlighting a widening generational gap in attitudes towards job application honesty. Millennials and Gen X also registered lower, at 50% and 40% respectively (Benefit News). This generational divergence has implications for trust, vetting procedures, and workplace culture that are now being debated across societies—including in Thailand, where Gen Z is rapidly ascending into the professional landscape.

Employee burnout, a phenomenon once considered a personal struggle, is now recognized as a crisis that threatens business productivity and the broader economy, with recent studies estimating that companies are losing millions each year due to lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover. The urgency for leaders to act has never been higher as organizations in Thailand and around the world face growing pressure to address this silent epidemic and implement effective solutions (Forbes).