The impact of work motivation on job satisfaction with mediating effect of key work behaviour variables: A Bulgarian case of Generation Z employees

UNWE, Business Faculty, Industrial Business Department, Student District, No.19 December 8th st., 1700 Sofia, Bulgaria

^* Corresponding author: kdimittrov@unwe.bg

Abstract

Employers today are clearly aware that employee absenteeism, disengagement and turnover seriously disrupts the rhythm of work and leads to a loss of return on investment in human and social capital for them. With the phased entry of Generation Z, three different generational cohorts in the workforce (X, Y and Z) need to work together and be managed effectively within the organisation. Too little is known about the personalities, needs and issues associated with Generation Z. The research problem addressed in this article focuses on motivated and satisfied young employees in a professional work environment. The purpose is the purpose of this research was to examine the relationship of motivational issues with significant individual work attitudes pertaining to high motivated and satisfied young Bulgarian employees. Research methods include literature review, critical analysis, questionnaires and rating scales, statistical methods and techniques. The results show significant relationships between young employees’ work motivation, organizational commitment, work engagement and job satisfaction and the mediatiag effect of their committed and engaged.