THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND WORK FLEXIBILITY ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE OF GENERATION Z IN THE DIGITAL ERA
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https://doi.org/10.38156/gesi.v9i1.393Kata Kunci:
Generation Z, technology, Work Flexibility, Work-Life Balance, BurnoutAbstrak
This study aims to analyze the influence of technology and work flexibility on the work-life balance of generation Z in the digital era. In an era of increasingly advanced technology, generation Z as a group of young workers faces new challenges and opportunities in maintaining a balance between work and personal life. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method, involving in-depth interviews with 15 generation Z professionals working in various industries. The results show that technology and work flexibility provide freedom for generation Z to work remotely and manage their working hours. However, technology also blurs the boundaries between work and personal life, resulting in pressure to always be available and responsive to work. Most participants expressed that although flexibility provides benefits, they often find it difficult to separate personal time and work, which risks causing burnout. These findings emphasize the importance of clear organizational policies regarding work time boundaries and the use of technology to support a healthy work-life balance. This study suggests that companies provide stress management training and develop policies that support a clear separation between work and personal time to prevent negative impacts on employee well-being. Thus, this study contributes to the understanding of how technology and work flexibility affect generation Z in maintaining a work-life balance in the digital era.
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