UNCONVENTIONAL OFFICES, WORKPLACE DESIGN AFFECTING MILLENNIALS & GEN-Z INVOLVEMENT IN OFFICE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i5.2024.5534Abstract [English]
Attracting and retaining members of Generation Z and Millennials is crucial for organizations to flourish in today's competitive business climate. Published studies have shown that an employee's degree of engagement is directly correlated to their work performance (Cook, 2008; Brill et al., 2000). However, compared to previous generations, Millennials and Gen Z are the most disengaged workers today. Specifically, Gallup (2018) reports that out of all millennials, 55% are not interested in their employment, while 29% are actively disengaged. Based on these latest numbers, it's evident that not all companies are adapting to meet the needs of millennials and Gen Zers in the workplace. These generations are having an effect on company expenses owing to poor retention rates and high turnover, thus it is important to understand this topic. At the same time, they are rapidly becoming the biggest working generation in history. According to Markos and Sridevi (2010), organizations may gain a lot by creating a workplace that is millennial-friendly in terms of staff recruitment, retention, and revenue development. Understanding the design criteria of millennial and Gen Z workplaces helps enhance employee engagement, according to this doctoral research. Flexibility, especially with regard to work-life balance, is something that millennials value, according to important studies.
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