Evaluation of Islamic Economic Ethics on Job Hugging and Job Hopping Behavior Among Generation Z Workers: Evaluasi Etika Ekonomi Islam terhadap Perilaku Bertahan dan Berpindah Pekerjaan di Kalangan Pekerja Generasi Z

MISI ANGGRAINI (UIN IMAM BONJOL PADANG)
Duhriah (Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang)
Helda Nusrida (YPPTI Pesisir Selatan Islamic College)
Yulizain Putra (Universitas Islam Negeri Imam bonjol Padang)

Jurnal Al-ittifaq
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Al-Ittifaq : Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah

This study examines the contrasting employment behaviors of Generation Z job hugging and job hopping through the lens of Islamic economic ethics. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected via in-depth interviews with 30 Generation Z workers across various sectors. The analysis focused on understanding the ethical considerations influencing their job stability and job mobility decisions. Results reveal a nuanced balance between the desire for career growth and the Islamic ethical principle of responsibility towards sustainable work engagement. The discussion highlights how Islamic economic ethics can guide Generation Z workers to navigate career challenges while maintaining ethical integrity. This research contributes to the literature on workplace ethics and Generation Z employment patterns within an Islamic framework.