Elaborating the job demands and resources model of employee engagement
Jakubik, Maria (2018)
Jakubik, Maria
Editoija
Dobrai, K.
László, G.
Sipos, N.
University of Pécs
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904084536
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904084536
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In my theoretical paper, I seek to elaborate the existing job demands and resources (JD-R) model of employee engagement (EE) by extending it through the work-life balance (WLB) concept. This elaboration of the central model of EE is necessary due to the rapid developments in ICT technology, which have dramatically changed working conditions. Employees can work remotely, and independently from the physical and social work environment of an office. It is possible to accomplish most of one’s work at any place and at any time. This flexibility in working conditions has both positive and negative impacts on the work-life balance, engagement, and aspects such as family, health, well-being, and motivation of employees. My approach has four phases. First, I highlight the need for contributions and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of work flexibility. Then I present the main concepts and subsequently propose and describe the elaborated model of JD-R that is the main contribution of this paper. Finally, I discuss the novelty, value contribution, limitations, and theoretical implications of this paper, as well as proposing future research directions.