Economics and Digital Business Review
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

Job Enrichment Model Development Human-Centered Design in Reducing Job Hopping Intention of Generation Z Employees in North Sumatra

Taufik Yuandika Bahri (Digital Business Study Program, Institut Modern Arsitektur & Teknologi)



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Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

The phenomenon of job hopping intention among Generation Z employees has become a serious challenge for organizations, particularly in North Sumatra, which is experiencing economic growth. This study aims to develop a Human-Centered Design (HCD)–based job enrichment model to reduce job hopping intention among Generation Z employees. This study employs a mixed-methods approach with a sequential exploratory design. The qualitative phase was conducted through in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to explore the work needs, preferences, and perceptions of Generation Z toward their jobs. The qualitative findings were used to formulate contextually relevant dimensions of HCD-based job enrichment. The quantitative phase involved a survey of 150 Generation Z employees across various service, manufacturing, and banking companies in North Sumatra. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS. The results indicate that HCD-based job enrichment has a positive and significant effect on work engagement and job satisfaction, and a significant negative effect on job hopping intention. Work engagement and job satisfaction were found to partially mediate the relationship between job enrichment and job hopping intention. This study produces a conceptual and practical model for the development of HCD-based job enrichment that can be implemented by organizations to reduce job hopping intention among Generation Z employees in North Sumatra.

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ecotal

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Economics and Digital Business Review is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Yayasan Vifada Cendikia Indonesia in collaboration with Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) AMKOP Makassar. The journal was established in 2020 and is officially registered with an electronic ...