A Comparative Study for Millennials and Generation Z in the Workforce of Metro Manila, Philippines

Generations had passed, and changes were visible, especially in the workforce. Millennials were one of the increasing generations or cohorts that were dominant in the presence of the working-age population, and Generation Z was the cohort that has rapidly grown. In which the two generations were individually distinct from a certain perspective, this gap will be studied to determine if there are any differences relating to the working environment, focusing on their work-related characteristics, professional expectations, values, preferences, behaviors, and communication styles. Found from the previous analyses that the generation has a discrete standpoint towards work-related related and stance in the environment of work. To gain a perceptive view on how organizations and human resources will address and strategize the expectations, enhance engagement, foster harmonious collaboration, and accommodate the flexibility of the two generations. The researchers intend to collect data randomly within Metro Manila, 15 respondents each from the two generations, using Google Forms as the tool for the questionnaire, with a Likert scale composition. Based on the collected data, it is derived that there is no significant difference between the millennial cohort and the cohort of Generation Z in terms of the characteristics, experience, professional expectations, career goals, work values, behaviors, and communication styles. Therefore, the organization may further its knowledge generally, which promotes a diverse culture and economic changes for the development and engagement of employees.