The phenomenon of job-hopping among Generation Y employees presents significant challenges for organizations in Vietnam and globally. This study aimed to identify the determinants of GenY's job-hopping behaviors, providing essential implications for human resource management and career counseling practices. A qualitative research approach was adopted, incorporating semi-structured interviews with five HR managers and senior professionals from diverse sectors. These individuals brought substantial expertise in addressing the complex job-hopping phenomenon, adding valuable depth to the research. The findings indicated that job-hopping behavior of Generation Y in Vietnam mirrors global patterns, with organizations experiencing similar adverse consequences. The research identified six key determinants of job-hopping from the perspective of HR managers: (1) compensation and benefits, (2) management style, (3) stress and pressure, (4) recognition, (5) job stability, and (6) working environment. While these factors aligned with Generation Y employees' perspectives, they did not encompass all relevant determinants. To improve employee retention and mitigate this trend, the study presented effective strategies and suggested additional measures to address other critical determinants previously unrecognized. This research is significant as it provides a dual perspective of both HR managers and Generation Y employees on the factors driving job-hopping, filling a critical gap in the existing literature regarding Generation Y's complex employment behaviors in Vietnam. The study also holds relevance to career education, showing how understanding job-hopping behaviors can be integrated into career counseling and guidance programs. Educators can use these insights to prepare students for the workforce by discussing job stability and factors influencing job satisfaction.

Authors:
Anh Ngoc Le, Philobaby Company Ltd, Vietnam
Huyen Thi Minh Van, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Huyen Thi Minh Van is a Senior Lecturer of Business Studies at Foreign Trade University, Vietnam. Her Ph.D. degree and research is Human Resource Development, with specifics in employee engagement, organization learning and career development.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Huyen-Van-4
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=WCTGXBgAAAAJ

Ms. Anh Ngoc Le is a distinguished graduate from Foreign Trade University. Her academic interest lies in human resource management and career development, with a focus on the evolving career behaviors of younger generations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/huyen-thi-minh-van-1215b210a/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/huyen-thi-minh-van-1215b210a/

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Huyen-Van-4

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https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=WCTGXBgAAAAJ

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