THE IMPACT OF GENERATIONAL DIVERSITY ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

Generational diversity in modern workplaces, encompassing Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, presents both opportunities and challenges for employee engagement and organizational commitment. This article examines how differing values, work preferences, and communication styles across generations influence these key outcomes. Drawing on empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, it employs an IMRaD structure to systematically explore the relationships, revealing that effective diversity management enhances engagement while mismanagement leads to disengagement and turnover. Findings underscore the need for tailored leadership strategies to foster commitment in multigenerational teams.