Motivación Laboral Intergeneracional: Análisis de las Barreras que Enfrentan Generación Z y Millennials

The current work environment faces the challenge of managing diverse motivations across generations, especially between Generation Z and Millennials, whose differences impact productivity and job satisfaction. The main objective of this literature review is to identify and categorize the specific motivational barriers affecting Generation Z compared to Millennials, in order to better understand their needs and design effective management strategies. To this end, a systematic analysis of previous studies examining motivational and demotivational factors in both generations was conducted, using qualitative and quantitative methods, including surveys and narrative analysis. The results show that Generation Z faces barriers such as a lack of enjoyment in the content of their work, a negative team climate, work overload, and a lack of meaning in their tasks, while Millennials place greater value on the intrinsic and social regulation of motivation. Furthermore, Generation Z tends to prefer material rewards and shows less orientation toward teamwork and organizational loyalty. The most relevant conclusion is that organizations must adapt their motivational strategies, taking these generational differences into account, to improve employee engagement and retention in a multigenerational work environment.