Exploring the Life and Experiences of Women in a VUCA Environment
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajahs.v3i4.3615Keywords:
Coping with VUCA, VUCA Challenges, VUCA Impact, VUCA, Women in VUCAAbstract
Against the backdrop of the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, this study explores women’s lived experiences, highlighting their key challenges, coping skills, and overall perceived impact amidst the unpredictable terrain of the 21st-century workplace. Through qualitative research design incorporating interviews, this research aims to uncover the intersectionality of women’s experiences within VUCA conditions. Results of the study show that women face critical challenges in decision-making under uncertainty, gendered role expectations, job security and multiple roles, mental health issues, and work adjustments. To cope with these challenges, participants focused on adaptation and flexibility, communication and collaboration, continuous learning and development, strategic planning and time management, and wellness and self-care strategies. Lastly, most of the impact of VUCA conditions among women highlighted the need to acknowledge and embrace VUCA as an emergent phenomenon and develop a culture of growth mindset as a form of resilience. This research recommends tailor-fit organizational strategies prioritizing flexibility and supportive environments to empower women amidst current VUCA conditions.
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