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A Study on The Workplace Values and Work Attitudes of Post-00s

Yawen Tan
pp.133-137 DOI: 10.62051/6ha3aw02 December 31, 2025
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Abstract: In recent years, as "post-00s are rectifying the workplace" has become a hot topic in society, the post-00s generation has gradually entered the workplace, and their professional values and work attitudes have attracted widespread attention from academia and enterprises. Compared with the post-70s generation, who focused on stability and responsibility, the post-80s generation, who emphasized promotion and material rewards, and the post-90s generation, who pursued balance and autonomy, the post-00s generation grew up in the context of the Internet and globalization, and has a more open, diverse and flexible value orientation. They place more emphasis on career significance, self-realization and personal growth, attach importance to work-life balance, and show a positive attitude towards flexible working methods and diverse workplace culture. This article explores the workplace values and work attitudes of post-2000s and offers insights into human resource management. The research finds that understanding and respecting the values of the post-2000s is crucial for optimizing organizational management, improving employee satisfaction, and promoting sustainable corporate development.
Keywords: Post-2000s, workplace values, work attitude, career significance.
APA Citation: Yawen Tan (2025). A Study on The Workplace Values and Work Attitudes of Post-00s. Transactions on Economics, Business and Management Research, 16(1), 133-137. https://doi.org/10.62051/6ha3aw02

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