This paper aims to develop the readers’ understanding of the retention strategies of Gen Z through various stages of employee life cycle management while understanding their characteristics and expectations they have from the organisation. It is important to understand this cohort and key strategies to be applied for bringing out the best in this new emerging young workforce. Motivating and empowering Generation Z employees requires moving from the conventional workplace model and making a ground-breaking shift to embrace the change for meeting the desired organizational goals. They are readily concerned with fuelling their passions and taking pride in the work they do.