Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Management
Advisor
Paul Frankenhauser
Abstract
While the Millennial generation is steadily taking over jobs that were previously assigned to Baby Boomers, it is unclear how the current job market and modern work environment are adjusting to accommodate this new and unique generation. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of Millennial employees engaged in mentorship in their workplaces for turnover reduction. The research question was: What are the lived experiences of Millennial employees engaged in mentorship in their workplace’s turnover reduction. Employing a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach and purposive sampling technique, the researcher recruited 16 participants to complete semi structured interviews using Zoom. The interviews were 60 to 90 minutes in length. The researcher identified six themes through Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. Participants expressed that mentorship was helpful because it allowed them to do the following: ask questions, offer guidance, learn things they did not know before, become acclimated to work, and grow. The conclusions in this study included the development of policies and programs that keep Millennials motivated to work. The potential positive social change outcomes include reduced turnover and improved organizational retainment.
Recommended Citation
Webb, Ph.D., Shaundra, "Lived Experiences of Millennial Employees Engaged in Mentorship in Their Workplaces for Turnover Reduction" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14928.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14928
