The average age of a new hire in the U.S. reached a record 42 in 2025, up from 40.5 in 2022 and 40 in 2016, according to Revelio Labs workforce data featured in Fortune.
In his June 1, 2026 article, “As loyal Boomers win and job-switching Gen Zers lose, the labor market of 2026 reveals a decade of bad career advice,” Nick Lichtenberg examines how a slower hiring market is increasingly favoring experienced workers over younger job seekers.
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Gen Z's share of hiring is shrinking
Revelio Labs data shows that Gen Z's share of new hires fell from 14.9% in 2022 to 8.8% in 2025, while hiring inflows for workers under 25 declined 45% compared with 2019.
These trends point to a narrowing entry point into the workforce for younger generations, even as older employees remain an increasingly important part of the labor market.
Fortune explores what this shift means for traditional career advice, particularly the emphasis on frequent job changes as a path to advancement.
Read the full Fortune article for more on how generational hiring patterns are changing.
Read the full article: https://fortune.com/2026/06/01/boomers-win-gen-z-loses-job-switching-labor-market-2026/
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