Purpose

The purpose of this study is to find out the future workforce’s work values and, based on them, to examine the work environment Generation Z are looking for in the situation of job search. Moreover, this study aims to provide ideas for organizations on how to transform the work environment for the post-COVID-19 era to attract and retain employees, especially the members of Generation Z.

Design/methodology/approach

The research design is based on the theory development method. Data were generated and collected from 28 focus groups and a survey (n = 773). First, initial coding was done with an affinity diagram, followed by the intermediate coding phase, when the authors compared the codings’ results and selected the core data. Finally, the advanced coding resulted in a work value model, which presents Generation Z’s core work value categories.

Findings

The paper presents a work value theory for Generation Z, which reflects their expectations of the physical work environment and the flexible work arrangements among the work values. To prepare for the post-COVID-19 era, this study suggests organizations applying hybrid working models.

Practical implications

Based on impacts and expected transformations in office work in the post-COVID-19 era, the paper calls attention to the critical management issues concerning Generation Z’s preferences and expectations.

Originality/value

The findings propose a broader work value theory approach that highlights the work environment’s convenience features and integrates values that support the employees’ desired lifestyle and well-being.

中文翻译：

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基于未来劳动力的工作价值观的后 COVID-19 工作环境转型

目的

本研究的目的是找出未来劳动力的工作价值观，并在此基础上考察 Z 世代在求职时所寻求的工作环境。此外，本研究旨在为组织提供有关如何改变 COVID-19 后时代的工作环境以吸引和留住员工，尤其是 Z 世代成员的想法。

设计/方法/方法

研究设计基于理论发展方法。数据是从 28 个焦点小组和一项调查 ( n = 773)中生成和收集的。首先，初始编码是用亲和图完成的，然后是中间编码阶段，当作者比较编码结果并选择核心数据时。最后，高级编码产生了一个工作价值模型，它展示了 Z 世代的核心工作价值类别。

发现

本文提出了Z世代的工作价值理论，反映了他们对物质工作环境的期望以及工作价值观之间的灵活工作安排。为了为后 COVID-19 时代做好准备，本研究建议组织应用混合工作模式。

实际影响

基于后 COVID-19 时代办公室工作的影响和预期转变，该论文呼吁关注与 Z 世代偏好和期望有关的关键管理问题。

原创性/价值

研究结果提出了一种更广泛的工作价值理论方法，该方法突出了工作环境的便利特征，并整合了支持员工理想生活方式和幸福感的价值观。