Working Values Preferences Among Gen-X, Y And Baby Boomers In Indonesia

This study analyses work value preferences across generational workforce of employees in Indonesia using quantitative approach based on Twenge Campbell, Hoffman and Lance (2010). The dimensions of work values include extrinsic values, intrinsic values, leisure, altruistic and social rewards. A total of 429 people were recruited for this study via an online survey. Statistical approaches, namely Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference (HSD), were used to analyse data obtained from the questionnaire. The ANOVA result indicated differences between the three generational cohorts in five work-values. The result showed that Generation Y valued leisure rewards higher than Gen-X and Baby Boomers while the latter placed higher value on social rewards than Gen-X and Gen-Y.