Perception of Work Flexibility among Students as Representatives of Generation Z and Employers from the SME Sector

Abstract

The aim of the study is to identify the approach to work flexibility as represented by surveyed employers from the SME sector as well as the perception of work flexibility among students who represent Generation Z. The idea behind the research is based on the confrontation of opinions presented by employers and students. The aim is to identify areas of potential convergence and divergence in the perception of work flexibility understood as the performance of work based on forms of employment and work organization that deviate from traditional employment relations. Understanding the young employee values connected with work flexibility and areas of divergence in the perception of these values by employers and employees should help organizations in building personnel policy when considering Generation Z.