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Abstract

Millennials comprise a significant portion of the demography of the current Philippine workforce. Cognizant of the unique socio-cultural environment that shaped the Generation Y cohort, this descriptive phenomenological qualitative study aimed to explore millennial employees' work expectations and experiences within a government agency in the Philippines. Four themes emerged from the in-depth analysis of the five employees' interview responses: (1) job security and financial stability, (2) socio-emotional support, (3) fulfillment, and (4) professional development opportunities. The qualitative findings of this study emphasize the importance of supporting millennial employees' career growth and fostering a healthy work environment. It indicates that millennial employees know their value in government service and recognize that job security substantially impacts their performance. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the work expectations and experiences of millennial employees in a government agency, highlighting the need for institutions to understand and adapt to the unique needs of this generation to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Bahasa Abstract

Millenial menyusun sebagian besar demografi tenaga kerja di Filipina saat ini. Menyadari lingkungan sosial-budaya yang unik yang membentuk kelompok Generasi Y, penelitian deskriptif fenomenologis kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi harapan dan pengalaman kerja karyawan milenial di sebuah lembaga pemerintah di Filipina. Empat tema muncul dari analisis mendalam terhadap tanggapan wawancara lima karyawan: (1) keamanan kerja dan stabilitas keuangan, (2) dukungan sosio-emosional, (3) kepuasan, dan (4) peluang pengembangan profesional. Temuan kualitatif dari penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya mendukung pertumbuhan karier karyawan milenial dan menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang sehat. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa karyawan milenial menyadari nilai mereka dalam pelayanan pemerintah dan mengakui bahwa keamanan kerja sangat berpengaruh pada kinerja mereka. Temuan dari penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga tentang harapan dan pengalaman kerja karyawan milenial di sebuah lembaga pemerintah, yang menekankan perlunya institusi untuk memahami dan menyesuaikan diri dengan kebutuhan unik generasi ini guna menciptakan tenaga kerja yang produktif dan berdedikasi.

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