The Expectations of Generation X & Y for Balancing Life and Work
Abstract
After observing the decline of organizational structures in government administrations and the reduction of their human resources, this phenomenon became associated with the opening of job opportunities to confront the ongoing unemployment in Iraq. Despite the significance of this driving force, a strategic outlook necessitates identifying and improving these structures to align with the new roles of governmental institutions. This research aims to gain a better understanding of achieving work-life balance, which was sought by the generation of the 1980s and 1993s when they assumed job positions. Work-life balance is defined as the optimal ratio between the time an individual spends at work and the time spent outside of the workplace. The researchers utilized a sample of 300 participants born between 1980 and 1993 to conduct a survey that addressed various aspects of their current and future expectations regarding work-life balance. The findings indicate that this generation expects flexible working hours and is open to remote work opportunities. Overall, it appears that this generation places a significant emphasis on attaining the ideal work-life balance.
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