'Not necessarily a problem' | Gen Z employees are streaming TV while working from home

The rise of hybrid and remote work has allowed employees greater flexibility, but it has also blurred the boundaries between work and leisure.

A new survey by streaming service Tubi has revealed that 84% of Gen Z employees admit to watching TV shows or movies while working from home, and 53% say they have even delayed work to finish a binge-worthy series.

The findings, based on responses from 2,502 frequent streamers, suggest that younger employees see streaming not just as entertainment but as part of their workday routine. HR experts say that it is not necessarily a sign of declining productivity, but rather a shift in how Gen Z approaches focus and work-life balance.

“Tubi’s The Stream found that 84% of Gen Zers admitted to streaming shows and movies while working from home, and 48% said they’ve lied to their boss about it,” said Cynthia Clevenger, Senior Vice President of B2B Marketing at Tubi.