Work values have not been explicitly linked to expectations of job quality and workplace communication environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between work values and expectations in terms of job quality and workplace communication environment of undergraduate students. Whether there are significant differences in terms of work values, job quality and communication environment among cultural and demographic variables was also examined. A survey of 795 undergraduate students in China, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates was conducted. SEM and a series of one-way ANOVA tests was carried out. The results show that work values have significant effects on job quality expectations and workplace communication environment. This study also identifies extrinsic values as the most important work values of our future job market entrants. The findings suggest that job seekers are more likely to choose jobs and workplace communication environment that are similar to their personal work value orientation. Cross mean comparison showed differences in culture, gender and work experience between the three samples in the variables under investigation. The study underscores the importance of job quality and communication environment as important motivators in the workplace. Practical implications for management and counseling are offered.