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Author(s): Sriya Sejal Purohit, Archi Dubey, Pratibha Barik

Email(s): pratibha.barik@gmail.com

Address: MBA Student, The ICFAI University, Raipur
Assistant Professor, The ICFAI University, Raipur
Assistant Professor, The ICFAI University, Raipur

Corresponding Author: pratibha.barik@gmail.com

Published In:   Volume - 32,      Issue - 2,     Year - 2026

DOI: 10.52228/JRUA.2026-32-2-13  

ABSTRACT:
The study aims to explore the mediating role of reward and recognition between job satisfaction and employee engagement for Generation Z employees. Since Gen Z is emerging as the most prominent section of the workforce, it is essential to identify the factors that can increase their engagement levels and contribute to improved performance and productivity in organizations. The study has adopted descriptive research design, and the quantitative survey method were employed. The data were gathered using a structured questionnaire from the employees of Aditya Birla FRP & Foils (Hirakud FRP facility) in Sambalpur, Odisha. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. Further analysis reveals that the partial mediating effect of reward and recognition exists between job satisfaction and employee engagement, which means employees with higher job satisfaction levels are more engaged in work if provided with effective reward and recognition. The research work offers original empirical findings by examining reward and recognition as a mediator between job satisfaction and employee engagement, and provides important guidance for HR practitioners and policymakers to align practices with the motivational drivers of energetic youngster’s.

Cite this article:
Purohit, Dubey and Barik (2026). Examining the Impact of Reward and Recognition on the Job Performance of Generation Z Employees: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-A: SOCIAL-SCIENCE), 32(2), pp.127-139. DOI:https://doi.org/10.52228/JRUA.2026-32-2-13


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