This research develops a comprehensive framework for transforming human resource management practices to effectively integrate Generation Z employees into contemporary organizational structures. The study addresses the critical need for innovative HR strategies that align with Gen Z's distinctive workplace expectations, technological proficiency, and value systems while enhancing employee well-being and organizational performance. This conceptual paper employs a systematic literature review methodology combined with theoretical framework development, synthesizing existing organizational behavior theories, employee well-being models, and emerging workplace trends to construct the EVOLVE model (Employee-centric, Values-driven, Organizational agility, Learning-focused, Virtual-enabled, Experience-oriented) specifically designed for Gen Z workforce management with emphasis on holistic well-being approaches. The research reveals that traditional HR approaches fail to address Gen Z's unique characteristics, including their preference for purpose-driven work, demand for continuous learning opportunities, expectation of technological sophistication, and emphasis on comprehensive well-being support systems. Organizations implementing Gen Z-focused strategies demonstrate improved employee satisfaction, reduced turnover rates, enhanced organizational performance, and superior well-being outcomes across multiple dimensions. This study presents the first comprehensive EVOLVE framework specifically tailored for Gen Z workforce integration, combining contemporary HR theory with practical implementation strategies focused on employee well-being enhancement. The framework addresses existing gaps in generational workforce management literature by providing actionable solutions for organizational transformation that prioritize both performance and well-being outcomes.
Tathavadekar et al. (Fri,) studied this question.