PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN DAN KETERAMPILAN TERHADAP CAREER WELL-BEING  DENGAN CAREER ADAPTABILITY  SEBAGAI MEDIASI  (STUDI PADA KARYAWAN GEN Z DI KOTA MALANG)

Nur Aulia Kusuma  Utmiati; Vivin Maharani  Ekowati; Syahirul  Alim

doi:10.34127/jrlab.v15i1.1949

Authors

Nur Aulia Kusuma Utmiati Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Vivin Maharani Ekowati Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Syahirul Alim Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34127/jrlab.v15i1.1949

Keywords:

Knowladge, Skiils, Career Adaptability, Career Well-Being, Generation Z

Abstract

The rapid development of the world of work accelerated by digitalization and globalization requires Generation Z to have relevant competencies and high adaptability skills. Psychological pressure, career uncertainty, and the need for new skills are major challenges for Gen Z workers in Malang City. These conditions emphasize the importance of knowledge, skills, and career adaptability in shaping career well-being. This study aims to analyze the influence of knowledge and skills on career well-being with career adaptability as a mediating variable among Generation Z employees. The study uses a quantitative approach through surveys, with data analysis using PLS-SEM to test direct and indirect relationships between concepts. The results show that knowledge and skills have a positive and significant effect on career well-being, and career adaptability is proven to mediate this relationship, so that individual competencies become more effective in improving career well-being when supported by the ability to adapt to the dynamics of the modern world of work.

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