Generation Z In The Workplace: Analyzing The Link Between Employee Entitlement And Work Engagement

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between employee entitlement and work engagement among Generation Z employees in Indonesia. The research aimed to determine whether a significant relationship exists between these two variables. A sample of 111 Generation Z employees from various companies participated in the study. Data were collected through employee entitlement and work engagement scales, and analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation. The results indicated no significant relationship between employee entitlement and work engagement, with a correlation coefficient (r_xy) of -0.053 and p = 0.578 (p>0,05). These findings contrast with previous studies that found a significant influence of employee entitlement on work engagement, suggesting that cultural, generational, and contextual differences may play a role. The study highlights the importance of considering various factors that influence work engagement, including cultural norms and workplace dynamics. Further research is recommended to explore these factors in greater depth to better understand the complexities of work engagement among Generation Z employees.

Keywords: cultural differences, employee entitlement, generation Z, organizational behavior, work engagement, workplace dynamics