A qualitative investigation of retention of Generation Z Engineers in the Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Tracey, Rachel (2022) A qualitative investigation of retention of Generation Z Engineers in the Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This qualitative research explores the key factors influencing the retention of Generation Z engineers in ESB. Generation Z have begun to enter the workforce and will account for a significant portion of the workforce in the upcoming years.

Currently the energy sector is dealing with a shortage of engineers, there is also a huge demand for engineers in order to achieve Ireland’s renewable energy goals. Companies are struggling to recruit and retain engineers across Ireland. While there is a multitude of research regarding retention, and also research regarding Generation Z, there was a gap in the literature regarding the retention of Generation Z engineers.

This study will explore generational theory and will focus on the attitudes and behaviours of Generation Z engineers in ESB towards career progression, their specific learning and development expectations, work-life balance and salary. Through gaining an in-depth understanding of Generation Z engineers attitudes and behaviours towards career progression, their specific learning and development expectations, work-life balance and salary in terms of retention. The findings of this research will then be used to suggest effective retention strategies for Generation Z engineers in ESB.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Electricity Supply H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Employee Retention D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User:	Clara Chan
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 10:57
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2022 10:58
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/5920

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