Career Agility and Organizational Resilience: Responding to the Job Hopping Generation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/trjtm2025.v05.n02.002Keywords:
Job hopping, employee retention, talent mobility, career advancement, workforce planningAbstract
The phenomenon of job hopping defined as frequent voluntary changes in employment within short time spans has become increasingly common in today’s dynamic labour market, particularly among millennial and Gen Z professionals. This research explores current job-hopping trends, their underlying drivers, and the strategic implications for employee retention policies across different sectors. By analysing patterns across age groups, industries, and organizational types, the study uncovers key factors such as career advancement, value alignment, flexibility, and dissatisfaction that influence employee mobility. Through case studies of organizations like Google, Deloitte, and Unilever, the paper highlights innovative practices in internal mobility, learning and development, and flexible work models that effectively respond to job hopping behaviours. The findings suggest that retention in the modern era must move beyond traditional incentives to focus on career customization, employee engagement, data-driven HR analytics, and well-articulated employee value propositions. The study concludes with strategic insights for workforce planning and outlines potential areas for future research, emphasizing the need for agile, purpose-driven, and personalized retention strategies in a rapidly evolving employment landscape.
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