Gen Z generation: does job hopping matter
The rise of Gen Z in the workplace has become a cause for concern in the last few years for organizations because of its characteristic of changing jobs frequently, a behaviour labeled as job hopping. Job hopping creates problems for organizations due to its strong relation with a detrimental...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24585/1/Psikologi_38_2_1.pdf http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24585/ https://spaj.ukm.my/ppppm/jpm/issue/view/51 |
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| Summary: | The rise of Gen Z in the workplace has become a cause for concern in the last few years for
organizations because of its characteristic of changing jobs frequently, a behaviour labeled as
job hopping. Job hopping creates problems for organizations due to its strong relation with a
detrimental higher turnover rate. Indonesia faces its challenge as Gen Z enters the world of
work with domination. Qualitative research using a phenomenological approach was conducted
to explore a comprehensive explanation of the job hopping phenomenon among Gen Z
employees in Indonesia. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and observations with
six (6) participants. Thematic analysis using the reflexive method utilizing NVivo12 Plus
software resulting diverse but coherent reasons for job hopping, including motivational forces,
personality characteristics, and social media influence. There are two main processes of job
hopping behaviour, with four (4) types of movement cycles. Participants have a rather positive
view and perception of job hopping and are experiencing more positive impacts, both career
wise and personal. |
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