New research has revealed the UK’s best cities for Generation Z to work in, with Manchester taking the number one spot.
The study conducted by Workthere, the flexible office specialist, compared cities on a number of factors, including average rent, salary, internet speed, number of bars and pubs, and the percentage of the population aged between 18-24-years-old who currently reside in those cities.
Despite Milton Keynes not making the top 10 for best places for Gen Z to work, the city has placed as number one for highest salary outside of London and Reading.
Cal Lee, Head of Workthere, said: “It’s interesting to see that London does not take the top spot for Gen Z workers, and that other UK cities are proving competitive at attracting the younger generation.
“Cities such as Manchester, London, Birmingham and Oxford might not come as such a surprise, however it is really encouraging to see places such as Norwich, Coventry, Derby and Blackpool all make the top 10.
“The relatively small difference in average salary but much larger difference in living costs highlights the opportunity for cities like these to attract more Gen Z talent as the world of hybrid working takes hold.
“We are already hearing of several flexible workspace requirements for Derby, Norwich and Coventry, where more flex space is required in up-and-coming cities such as these.”
