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Vibe manager: the most millennial job title ever

Ila Mehrotra Anand (Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, India)
Himani Oberai (Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, India)

Human Resource Management International Digest

ISSN: 0967-0734

Article publication date: 23 May 2018

Issue publication date: 12 June 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

Businesses have become increasingly concerned about creating “good vibes” in the workplace. This would lead to an increase in productivity. For this purpose, they are looking for managers who can create those vibes within the office.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper briefly illustrates the role of vibe managers in an organization and how organizations are gaining a competitive edge merely by focusing on enhancing the satisfaction level of their employees.

Findings

Millennials today are looking for employees who are cool and can match up to their lifestyle. Trendy arrangements in the company help in ensuring that the employees enjoy themselves at work, which in turn can do wonders to their satisfaction levels.

Practical implications

Companies must respond to the changing environment and come up with entertaining tasks and unique ways to help employees and clients to get to know each other and also relax.

Originality/value

The briefing saves the time of researchers and executives by highlighting the important role of vibe managers and how the office vibes can be a cause of satisfaction or dissatisfaction for our employees.

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Citation

Anand, I.M. and Oberai, H. (2018), "Vibe manager: the most millennial job title ever", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 12-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-03-2018-0044

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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