This study sought to provide a conceptual discourse on the needs of the digital natives in the workplace. The study was anchored on the Generational Cohort Theory and Social Exchange Theory, while the Employee Market Place (EMP) model hinged on trust, employee innovation, leadership, consumerism and sustainability; was the researchers approach for engaging Millennials and Generation Z employees in the workplace. To test this model, a survey was conducted among 1000 Millennials and Generation Z employees across various organizations in Lagos State, Nigeria. Findings from this study revealed that trust between both Millennials and Generation Z employees, and management can play a pivotal role in enhancing workplace productivity among Millennials and Generation Z employees. Findings further revealed that innovations and changes initiated by Millennials and Gen Z employees, have had a positive impact in different organizations to a moderate extent. However, traditional workplace culture emerges as a predominant barrier faced by Millennials and Gen Z employees when introducing innovative ideas within the workplace. The study concluded that trust, a formidable platform to share innovative ideas, involvement in leadership positions and a commitment to sustainable work place values such as diversity, equity, inclusion and social responsibility, can play a pivotal role in engaging and enhancing workplace productivity among Millennials and Gen Z employees within the work environment.

Key Words: Employee Market Place (EMP), Digital Natives, Millennials, Generation Z,

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