21/08/2026
Our latest qualitative research reveals a fundamental shift in the Mauritian workforce: Gen Z does not view a "side-hustle" as a distraction, but as a primary path to financial independence and self-actualization.
Driven by high living costs and an inherent entrepreneurial mindset, these young professionals are actively seeking multiple income streams to secure their future.
For the modern employer, this is not a threat to be suppressed, but a sign of high-energy ambition to be harnessed. Suppressing this drive leads directly to "recruitment leakage" and the destruction of your training ROI.
Conversely, when Gen Z employees feel their entrepreneurial spirit is supported, they report a willingness to stay with an organisation for three to five years, providing the stability your middle management desperately needs.The choice is simple: ignore the drive of your youngest talent and face the "rebellious side" of their exit, or adapt your culture to leverage their unique ambition.