Human resource management practices and gen z employee retention in fast-paced workplaces

Gen Z is becoming more prevalent in the global workforce, and with it, there is an urgent need to adapt workplace practices to cater to their unique needs and preferences. The objective of this study was to determine the current Human Resource Management (HRM) practices—specifically Training and Development, Work Environment, Performance Management, and Work-Life Balance—used by fast-paced Food and Beverage (F&B) workplaces in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, and to examine their relationship with the level of Gen Z employee retention. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design to quantify relationships among variables. The participants were selected using random sampling, targeting 100 permanent Gen Z employees within the food and beverage workplaces. Findings revealed that HRM practices were implemented to a very high extent, which correlated with a very high level of Gen Z employee retention. A significant positive relationship was established across all four HRM dimensions, with performance management as the strongest predictor. The research concludes that strategic HRM practices focused on employee empowerment offer critical insights for the Fast-Paced Food and Beverage Workplaces Training Module for Gen Z employee retention.