Who is Afraid of Generation Z? The Intergenerational Gap Affecting the World of Work Post-COVID-19 Era

Tidhar Lev ()
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Tidhar Lev: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași

Logos Universalitate Mentalitate Educatie Noutate - Sectiunea Stiinte Sociale/ Logos Universality Mentality Education Novelty - Section: Social Sciences, 2022, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-17

Abstract: In an era of rapid changes alongside a global pandemic (COVID-19) that changed rules in the world of work, a new generation of employees, Generation Z (born 1995-2010) has been absorbed, joining three older generations, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation y. Qualitative research with high-tech company managers in Israel examined management issues constituting intergenerational gaps and affecting the new world of work. It was found that although Generation Z workers are characterized by high both technological and independent learning personal abilities giving them an advantage in relation to previous generations, there is a sharp decline in its commitment levels to an organization and managers and its ability to persevere with long-term tasks. The new generation of workers expects a greater home/work balance and indulgent workplace enabling enjoyment and a social life within work hours. Research findings provide an infrastructure for different management and leadership thinking in light of the Generation Z challenge and the gap between the different generations.

Keywords: Generation Z; world of work; intergenerational gap; management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Y3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.18662/lumenss/11.1/59

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