How to attract and retain Generation Y employees? An exploration of career choice and the meaning of work

Ip Kin Anthony Wong; Yim King Penny Wan; Jennifer Hong Gao

doi:10.1016/j.tmp.2017.06.003

How to attract and retain Generation Y employees? An exploration of career choice and the meaning of work

Ip Kin Anthony Wong, Yim King Penny Wan, Jennifer Hong Gao

Faculty of Business

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Abstract

This study investigates Generation Y employees’ career choices and selection criteria as well as the underlying needs each criterion fulfills. A career choice ladder is presented to conceptualize the hierarchical nature of the criteria and career needs. This study also explores the relationship of the meaning of work to Generation Y employees’ career choices and how it may influence their commitment outcomes. It adopts a longitudinal qualitative inquiry approach. This study bridges the gap in the literature between employee motivation and career/job choices. It offers a fuller understanding of the specific attributes and dimensions of career choices and their interrelationship with employee motivations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	140-150
Number of pages	11
Journal	Tourism Management Perspectives
Volume	23
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2017.06.003
Publication status	Published - Jul 2017

Keywords

Career choice
Commitment
Employee
Job motivation
Work meaning

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