Essential competencies for Gen Z remote workers - research results

• Autorzy: Chomątowska Barbara , Janiak-Rejno Iwona , Żarczyńska-Dobiesz Agnieszka

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2022.162.4

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The article's primary goal is to identify the most important values in the life of representatives of Generation Z after their experience of remote work in an uncertain time of COVID-19 pandemic and critical competencies essentials at home-office. Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted a diagnostic survey with a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire was carried out using the CAWI method. It was filled in by 310 respondents who represent Generation Z, are professionally active and worked remotely during the pandemic. Frequency and percentage statistics and descriptive parametric were applied in the statistical evaluation. Findings: The research results showed that, in Gen Z-ers' opinion, they need specific competencies to be effective in remote work. They indicated the most important ones: the ability to use remote technologies and manage their own time, independent problem solving, self-motivation and commitment. Research limitations/implications: The authors intend to continue the research carried out in the discussed topic, as well as in the field of adaptability to remote work of other three generations, i.e., Y, X and BB. Due to the limitations of the research sample, it is important to underline that generalizing the research results must be done with caution. Practical implications: Human resource managers are challenged to develop the competencies necessary for effective work in a virtual environment. It is also a guideline for which areas employees need support and appropriate training policy. Originality/value: Our paper contributes to the latest insight into essential competencies for Gen Z in remote work. Managers need this knowledge to manage young employees from the Z generation best and ensure their effectiveness while working remotely.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

generation Z; remote work; competencies; life value

PL

pokolenie Z; praca zdalna; kompetencje; wartość życiowa

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: z. 162
• Strony: 87--100
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 25 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Chomątowska Barbara

• Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6506-7922

autor

Janiak-Rejno Iwona

• Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8064-8170

autor

Żarczyńska-Dobiesz Agnieszka

• Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0437-9428

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).