New Delhi, June 30 -- For India's Gen Z workforce, a good salary may get their attention, but it is no longer enough to secure their loyalty.

According to The Gen Z Work Code (2026), a report by Naukri highlighted that young employees are increasingly prioritizing work-life balance, continuous learning and meaningful career growth over traditional markers of success.

The report says, "No guesswork, no assumptions - just the truth about what truly matters" to Gen Z professionals in corporate India.

When evaluating a job offer, 50% of Gen Z professionals said work-life balance was their top priority, aside from salary.

The finding that work-life balance is the top priority was followed by:

It was found that the demand for work-life bal...