The Importance of Generation Z Career Management in Bridging the Skills Gap and Organizational Needs
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Career Management, Generation Z, Skills Gap, Organizational NeedsAbstract
This study examines how Generation Z career management bridges the competency gap with organizational needs in Indonesia and proposes an integrative framework as its novelty. It explores career adaptability, psychological empowerment, organizational systems, and competency alignment. The research applies a qualitative descriptive design with purposive sampling of Generation Z workers and HR practitioners. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation during a cross-sectional period and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. Findings reveal flexible career patterns but persistent gaps in soft skills, confidence, and alignment. The study identifies five key strategies including career adaptability, flexible career systems, competency-based training, psychological empowerment, and adaptive organizational culture, to improve alignment and organizational performance.
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