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UNDERSTANDING THE CAREER PRIORITIES OF GENERATION Z IN THE EVOLVING WORKFORCE

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The modern workplace is undergoing significant transformation due to the entry of Generation Z into the workforce. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z employees do not prioritize only salary and job security. Instead, they value work–life balance, flexible working conditions, career growth opportunities, and meaningful work. This study aims to analyze the changing career priorities of Generation Z using secondary data collected from research reports and academic studies. Information from organizations such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, PwC, and other scholarly articles was used to identify major workforce trends. The findings reveal that most Generation Z employees prefer flexible work environments, learning opportunities, and jobs that provide personal satisfaction and professional growth. The study concludes that organizations must adapt their policies and work culture to meet the expectations of this new generation. Understanding these changes is essential for companies to attract and retain young talent in the evolving workforce.
KEYWORDS : Generation Z, Career Priorities, Work–Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, Career Growth, Workforce Trends.

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WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND ITS EFFECT ON INNOVATION

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According to the study, a direct positive correlation between diversity and innovation has been found. This means that diverse teams are likely to develop solutions in a creative and problem-solving way. We investigate econometrically whether cultural diversity at the workplace boosts innovation. Our longitudinal linked employer employee data combines two innovation surveys, with Dutch administrative, tax and regional data. We analyse the determinants of a product and process innovations with respect to the firm\'s internal resources, employee composition and regional agglomeration externalities. Research demonstrated that excellent diversity workplace is highly correlated with high engagement and job satisfaction, resulting in increased productivity that improves organizational performance. Organizations can leverage this by investing in training by equipping employees with skills to effectively engage across diverse teams as well as promoting inclusivity through cultivating a work environment that values and respects differences, fostering open communication and collaboration.
KEYWORDS : diversity and innovation, innovation surveys, cultural diversity, increased productivity, equipping employees, employer‐employee data.

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NAVIGATING THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER: THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACT OF INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY ON NATIONAL PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT

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This paper examines the evolution of India’s foreign policy from \"non-alignment\" to \"multi-alignment\" and its direct correlation with national development. It analyses how strategic partnerships, neighbourhood diplomacy, and global leadership roles (like the G20 presidency) serve as engines for domestic economic growth. The study concludes that India’s proactive global engagement is no longer a peripheral activity but a core determinant of its national prosperity.
KEYWORDS : Global Order, Foreign policy, prosperity, development etc.

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DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABILITY AMONG STREET VENDORS IN THE ERA OF URBAN TRANSFORMATION: A STUDY OF THANE DISTRICT

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Street vending is an integral component of the urban informal economy, providing employment opportunities, affordable goods and services, and contributing significantly to the livelihoods of economically vulnerable populations. However, rapid urban transformation, characterized by infrastructure development, smart city initiatives, digitalization, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory frameworks, has considerably influenced the sustainability of street vending activities. This study examines the determinants of sustainability among street vendors in Thane District, Maharashtra, with a focus on the socio-economic, institutional, environmental, and technological factors that shape their long-term viability. The study adopts a quantitative research approach supported by primary data collected through a structured questionnaire administered to street vendors operating across selected urban areas of Thane District. Secondary data are sourced from government reports, policy documents, academic literature, and official statistics. The research investigates key determinants such as demographic characteristics, access to financial services, legal recognition and licensing, infrastructure availability, digital payment adoption, government support schemes, market competition, customer preferences, and environmental challenges.
KEYWORDS : Street Vendors, Sustainability, Urban Transformation, Informal Economy, Thane District, Livelihood, Digitalization, Urban Governance, Economic Resilience, Inclusive Development.