Skill requirements, work patterns and employment motivation: Basis for the future of work framework

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 16

Available Online: 10 December 2024

Author/s:

Gan, Ruixin*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines

Manongsong, Jiexel L.
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines

Abstract:

This study explores the interplay between skill requirements, work patterns, and employment motivation, aiming to establish a framework adaptable to the evolving dynamics of the future workplace. Drawing on data from employees across five diverse enterprises in Wuhan, the study identifies essential skills, assesses work trends, and evaluates motivational factors that drive career growth and organizational productivity. Using descriptive-correlational methodologies, it analyzes relationships between key variables, including technical proficiency, flexible work arrangements, and intrinsic employee motivations. Key findings highlight the moderate but significant demand for skills such as problem-solving, technical expertise, and learning agility in response to technological advancements and shifting organizational needs. Work patterns are characterized by increasing flexibility, as evidenced by trends in remote work, adaptable schedules, and manageable workloads, which align with employee preferences for balance and autonomy. Employment motivation emerges as critically tied to opportunities for growth, clear career paths, and comprehensive training systems. The proposed framework offers practical insights for organizations to optimize talent management strategies while enabling employees to enhance competitiveness in a rapidly transforming work environment. This study contributes to the theoretical and practical discourse on sustainable workforce development amidst technological and economic shifts, emphasizing the symbiotic evolution of organizational policies and individual career trajectories.

Keywords: skill requirements, work patterns, employment motivation, career development, flexible work, future work framework

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1325

Cite this article:
Gan, R., & Manongsong, J. L. (2024). Skill requirements, work patterns and employment motivation: Basis for the future of work framework. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(16), 97-107. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1325

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