Does “meaningful gamification” address gen Y needs? Exploring its influence on creating meaningful engagement for gen Y workers
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 8 January 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the role of “meaningful gamification” in creating meaningful experience to engage Gen Y workers.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper adopts a critical, practitioner perspective to review the role of “meaningful gamification” in creating meaningful experience to engage Gen Y workers.
Findings
The author argues that “meaningful gamification” holds the potential to address Gen Y needs. In that way, it creates a base of personal relevance for the Gen Ys to relate with their own work. This ultimately translates into a meaningful experience for the employees to cherish their work.
Originality/value
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Citation
Bhattacharyya, P., Jena, L.K. and Pradhan, S. (2018), "Does “meaningful gamification” address gen Y needs? Exploring its influence on creating meaningful engagement for gen Y workers", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 11-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-08-2017-0138
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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