How to achieve alignment of the Malaysian Gen Y workforce with the systems and structures of organisations in Malaysia

作者: Kee Choon Lim

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摘要: A massive demographic change is taking place in Malaysia and other parts of the world. large percentage young adults are joining workforce, while older cohorts leaving workforce due to retirement. As Generation Y purported be technology savvy with very different beliefs, mind-sets, attitudes preferences towards work, there a challenge for both Gen organisations adapt existing organisational systems structures. This research explores culture how it can integrate into an organisation’s requirements terms its structures, as well steps taken by assimilate members Y. qualitative orientation was adopted this research. Seven focus groups were used gather data on Eight interviews conducted CEOs, general managers human resources from types examine thinking strategies undertaken accommodate culture. All gathering took Malaysia. The conclusion reached that groomed productive workers motivated remain longer organisation when appropriate actions organisations. findings study will useful learning align For organisations, help formulating policies practices attract retain long term.

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