Komparativní analýza pracovních hodnot generace Z ve vztahu k work-life balance v České republice a Nizozemsku

This bachelor thesis deals with the phenomenon of work-life balance from the perspective of Generation Z. This topic has become increasingly significant as this generation enters the labor market. The aim of the thesis is to identify and compare the key work values of Generation Z in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands, and subsequently to evaluate how these values influence the level of satisfaction with work-life balance. The theoretical part defines the concept of work-life balance, presents the main theoretical approaches and characterizes Generation Z, including its attitudes toward balancing professional and personal life. The practical part focuses on quantitative research conducted through a questionnaire survey among respondents aged 18–31 employed in either the Czech Republic or the Netherlands. The results indicate that Generation Z in the Netherlands exhibits a higher level of satisfaction with their work-life balance than Generation Z in the Czech Republic. Meaningfulness of work emerged as the most significant work value in both countries. While respondents in the Netherlands perceive work-life balance primarily as „harmony“, Czech respondents lean toward the concept of work-life balance as a „balance“ based on a strict separation of the two spheres. The research findings may serve as a basis for managers and HR specialists in defining working conditions that reflect the values and expectations of Generation Z. The limitations of the research include the size and characteristics of the sample obtained through convenience sampling, therefore, the results cannot be generalized to the entire population of Generation Z.