New Delhi, July 16 -- Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rising living costs, the growth of gig work and the need for greater flexibility are prompting India's Generation Z to build multiple income streams instead of relying on a single employer, according to a report by International Workplace Group (IWG).

The report said India's Gen Z is entering the workforce at a time when AI adoption, rising costs of living, gig work, flexible workspaces and urban commute stress are converging.

It stated, "Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, driven by flexibility, AI fluency and multiple income pathways, rather than a single linear job".

According to the report, Gen Z professionals are increasingly building "portfolio careers...