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females has had a positive influence  for more meaningful—and more
       on the organisation. Many of  flexible—work.  The  expense  of
       them argue that having women  living (e.g., housing, transportation,
       on business boards has increased  bills,  etc.) was  cited as  the most
       turnover, earnings,  and return on  important worry by Gen Zs
       investment. In an article published  (29%) and millennials (36%).
       by Economic Times (Cracking the  Furthermore, 12% of Gen Zs and
       compensation code: A Times Job  11% of millennials  cited political
       Study) a rise in the inflation and the  instability, war, and international
       cost of living have caused employees  crises as their top concerns. They do
       to reconsider how they are rewarded  not feel financially secure, and they
       for their job. According to the  are highly  worried about wealth
       Times Jobs poll, most employees  disparity on a societal level. Almost
       across generations choose larger ‘in-  half of Generation Z (46%) and
       hand’  compensation  above  other  millennials (47%) live pay check to
       components    of   remuneration.   pay check and are concerned about
       Almost 40% of baby boomers, 56%  their ability to afford their bills.
       of Gen X, and 41% of Gen Y workers   Analysis and Findings
       want more money in their pockets.
       The desire for more in-hand salary is   The literature review and the case
       larger at the junior level, with nearly   study gave deep insights into the
       60% of junior employees requesting   work culture and the disparities
       more in-hand income.               existing at workplace which aren’t
                                          focused on platforms. In today’s
        According to Mastufa Ahmed        era Gen Y and Gen Z women are
       (Want to retain Gen Z and          breaking the glass ceilings and
       millennial employees? Increase pay   moving up the hierarchy ladder.
       and tackle climate change) Gen Z   Gender discrimination in the
       and Millennial research, Gen Zs and   workplace, colloquially known as
       Millennials  are  intensely  worried   the “glass  ceiling,” has emerged
       about the status of the world and are   as the most serious hindrance to
       attempting  to balance their desire   women’s success. The composure,
       for change with  the obligations   women have risen up the corporate
       and restrictions of everyday living.   ranks thanks to their expertise in
       They  are  dealing  with  financial   finance,  albeit  their  presence  in
       issues while attempting to invest in   senior roles is restricted. The study
       ecologically sound options. They   has helped in understanding the
       are exhausted, but many are taking   obstacles that women employees
       up second jobs while  advocating

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