Gen Z and job-hopping behavior: A review of key influencing factors and human resource management implications
Published: October 16, 2026
Abstract
Generation Z (Gen Z) job-hopping has become a significant challenge for human resource management, yet existing research remains fragmented and lacks an integrated perspective. This study employs an integrative literature review to systematize the factors influencing Gen Z job-hopping and proposes a conceptual framework for future research. The findings identify four major groups of determinants: organizational, career-related, psychological, and generational factors. Among these, employee experience, career development opportunities, affective commitment, and emotional exhaustion emerge as particularly important. By integrating existing evidence, the study provides a stronger theoretical basis for understanding Gen Z’s job mobility and offers managerial implications for organizations seeking to attract, engage, and retain young employees more effectively.
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