The Impact of Generation Y on Employee Retention in a Large Aerospace
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study is to identify and investigate the issues of employee retention in the aerospace industry; specifically, examining if employee retention, as well as turnover, is and will continue to be perpetuated by the Generation Y (Millennials) workforce. In addition, this research study will determine the perceptions of Generation Y employees regarding their aerospace employers and co-workers, and the influence of Generation Y regarding employee turnover and retention. To determine if Generation Y turnover is, in fact, generationally related, the researchers will examine dimensions of work environment that possibly influence Generation Y employees’ intent to leave their current employment position, and provide approaches (recommendations) to cultivate retention rates of the Generation Y workforce. Private interviews are necessary to determine the perceptions of Generation Y employees currently employed in an aerospace company.