Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: It is important to know the job expectations of potential employees because nowadays there is fierce competition on the labor market not only for jobs, but also for employees.The two generations that can currently be found in the largest proportion on the labor market are Generations Y and Z, therefore the aim of our study is to examine the expectations of these two generations towards their workplace and to establish any differences and similarities between them.To conduct our research, we used a questionnaire survey, to which a total of 160 evaluable responses were received between February and April 2022.We examined the main workplace motivations of generations Y and Z, their preferred working hours, type of work, form of work and company size.When examining the two generations under investigation, we discovered many similarities in their attitude to work.We have confirmed that higher salaries, recognition and a good atmosphere in the workplace are highly motivating factors for both Generation Y and Generation Z.The representatives of the examined generations also showed similarity in that they would prefer to work in flexible working hours.In terms of company size, members of Generation Y and Z would also prefer to work in a private enterprise or a medium-sized company.Regarding the type of work, the majority of Y and Z generation individuals involved in our research would do a mix of physical and intellectual work.The willingness to work abroad is more characteristic of the representatives of Generation Z.
Source: Acta Polytechnica Hungarica
Institution: J. Selye University
Language: English
Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4390713236