Beáta Pózner

Stressz tényezők a Z generációs munkavállalók körében

Introduction

Stressz tényezők a z generációs munkavállalók körében. Fedezze fel a Z generációs munkavállalók egyedi stressz tényezőit a munkahelyen! Felmérésünk rávilágít a fizetés átláthatóság, karrierlehetőség és monotónia kihívásaira.

Abstract

Generation Z workers (born after 1995) are increasingly challenging managers and HR professionals. They experience difficulties in recruiting, retaining, motivating and managing them. And the relevant literatures have also found that the younger generation as a whole has more difficulty in managing (workplace) stress. Based on a questionnaire survey of 127 employees working in HR or in managerial positions, this study shows how Generation Z employees differ in their experience of certain workplace stressors compared to previous generations. The sample was almost equally split between SMEs, large corporates with less than 500 and more than 500 employees. The results of the study show that Generation Z is more different from previous age groups in terms of the factors that cause work-related stress, such as lack of pay transparency, lack of career development opportunities and monotony, i.e. activities that are stimulating or seem meaningless. Overall, the medians of all stressors showed a positive divergence in the responses of the respondents.

Review

This study tackles a highly relevant and timely issue: the unique stress factors impacting Generation Z employees and the subsequent challenges these present for HR professionals and managers. Given the increasing presence of Gen Z in the workforce and the acknowledged difficulties in their recruitment, retention, and motivation, understanding their specific stressors is paramount for effective human resource management. The paper aims to delineate how Gen Z's experience of workplace stressors differs from previous generations, focusing on areas such as pay transparency, career development, and job monotony. This research provides a valuable initial, manager-centric perspective on a critical and evolving generational dynamic within contemporary organizations. The methodology employed a questionnaire survey distributed to 127 HR and managerial employees, with the sample strategically distributed across SMEs and large corporations. A key strength of this approach is its focus on the "on-the-ground" perceptions of those directly tasked with managing Gen Z, offering practical insights into the perceived challenges. The findings, which identify lack of pay transparency, limited career development opportunities, and monotony as significant stressors for Gen Z, are plausible and align with broader discussions about this generation's workplace expectations. However, a notable limitation is the study's reliance solely on *managerial perceptions* rather than direct input from Gen Z employees themselves. This introduces a potential for bias or misinterpretation, as managers' views might not fully capture the lived experiences or nuances of their Gen Z staff. Furthermore, the abstract's phrasing regarding a "positive divergence" in the medians of all stressors could benefit from clearer definition for comprehensive understanding. In conclusion, this study offers a valuable preliminary framework for understanding the distinct workplace stressors attributed to Generation Z from the vantage point of management, providing actionable insights for HR and leadership to cultivate more supportive and engaging work environments. The identified stressors point to concrete areas for organizational intervention, such as enhancing transparency around compensation, developing clear career progression frameworks, and designing more stimulating roles. For future research, it would be crucial to build upon these findings by directly soliciting feedback from Gen Z employees to validate and deepen these initial insights. Further exploration into the *underlying reasons* for these perceived generational differences and the efficacy of various coping strategies would also significantly enhance the practical utility and robustness of this important area of inquiry.

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