Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe

In an era of rapid transformation in the world of work, Generation Z emerges as a transformative force, reshaping traditional employment models with their distinct preferences and values. As the first fully digital-native generation, they seek flexibility, remote work opportunities, and a healthy wo...

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description In an era of rapid transformation in the world of work, Generation Z emerges as a transformative force, reshaping traditional employment models with their distinct preferences and values. As the first fully digital-native generation, they seek flexibility, remote work opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. This book examines these transformative trends in the context of Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on three diverse and representative countries – Poland, Czechia, and Estonia. Together, these nations illustrate the region’s economic diversity and innovation, offering insights into how local labour markets are responding to the expectations of this new workforce. Grounded in original research, including interviews and case studies, the book presents quantitative analysis to explore Gen Z’s preferences, attitudes, and aspirations. The findings shed light on demographic variations, such as gender and place of residence, and examine how these factors influence work preferences across the three countries. Beyond identifying trends, the book offers practical recommendations, addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by generational change. The narrative unfolds through three interconnected themes – the socio-economic dynamics of Poland, Czechia, and Estonia, the comparative analysis of survey findings highlighting generational similarities and differences, and broader implications for industries, organizational strategies, and regional economies. Special attention is given to emerging work models such as work-from-anywhere (WFA) and workation hubs in Europe, emphasizing their role in shaping regional development and economic policy. The book bridges the gap between academic research and real-world application, making it an essential resource for scholars, researchers, advanced students, and policymakers. Elżbieta Wąsowicz-Zaborek is an Assistant Professor in the International Business Department, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland. Adam Oleksiuk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Marketing, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland.
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spellingShingle Youth employment research
Digital workforce adaptation
Flexible work models
Comparative labour studies
Quantitative workforce analysis
Work-life integration strategies
Generational change in European employment
Generation Z
Remote work
Workation
Poland
Czechia
And Estonia
Work From Anywhere
Employment trends
Labour market
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thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCV Economics of specific sectors::KCVS Regional / urban economics
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCM Development economics and emerging economies
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KN Industry and industrial studies
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KJ Business and Management::KJW Office and workplace::KJWX Working patterns and practices
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KJ Business and Management::KJU Organizational theory and behaviour
Oleksiuk, Adam | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1796-8125
Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title_full Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title_fullStr Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title_full_unstemmed Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title_short Gen Z at Work in Central and Eastern Europe
title_sort gen z at work in central and eastern europe
topic Youth employment research
Digital workforce adaptation
Flexible work models
Comparative labour studies
Quantitative workforce analysis
Work-life integration strategies
Generational change in European employment
Generation Z
Remote work
Workation
Poland
Czechia
And Estonia
Work From Anywhere
Employment trends
Labour market
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KJ Business and Management::KJM Management and management techniques::KJMV Management of specific areas::KJMV2 Personnel and human resources management
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCF Labour / income economics
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCV Economics of specific sectors::KCVS Regional / urban economics
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCM Development economics and emerging economies
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KN Industry and industrial studies
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KJ Business and Management::KJW Office and workplace::KJWX Working patterns and practices
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KJ Business and Management::KJU Organizational theory and behaviour
topic_facet Youth employment research
Digital workforce adaptation
Flexible work models
Comparative labour studies
Quantitative workforce analysis
Work-life integration strategies
Generational change in European employment
Generation Z
Remote work
Workation
Poland
Czechia
And Estonia
Work From Anywhere
Employment trends
Labour market
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thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCF Labour / income economics
thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCV Economics of specific sectors::KCVS Regional / urban economics
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