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Influence of job demands, job control and social support on information systems professionals' psychological well-being
Love, Peter E.D. - In: International Journal of Manpower 28 (2007) August, pp. 513-513
generalisation of the results.While there have been limited studies that have examined occupational stress among IS professionals, it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010666595
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Temporary agency work and the business cycle
Graaf-Zijl, Marloes de; Berkhout, Ernest E. - In: International Journal of Manpower 28 (2007) October, pp. 539-539
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test the relationship between gross domestic product (GDP) and agency work. Design/methodology/approach – The paper develops a theoretical model for the time interdependence of GDP, agency work and regular employment and tested model predictions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010666599
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Effects of short‐ and long‐term preference for temporary work upon psychological outcomes
Krausz, Moshe - In: International Journal of Manpower 21 (2000) 8, pp. 635-647
The study examined differences between voluntary and involuntary Canadian ( N = 224) temporary help employees (THEs). The hypotheses stated that compared to involuntary THEs, voluntary THEs, particularly those who see it as a long‐term employment arrangement, are more satisfied and involved...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014782997
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Influence of job demands, job control and social support on information systems professionals' psychological well‐being
Love, Peter E.D.; Irani, Zahir; Standing, Craig; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 28 (2007) 6, pp. 513-528
generalisation of the results.While there have been limited studies that have examined occupational stress among IS professionals, it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014783259
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Measuring Workers′ Burnout and Intention to Leave
Weisberg, Jacob - In: International Journal of Manpower 15 (1994) 1, pp. 4-14
Identifies workers′ burnout as an important factor influencing productivity, commitment, and intentions to leave a job, which disrupt organizational operation and costs. Examines the relationship between the burnout of female school teachers and its effect on their intentions to leave their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014783610
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Which workers are more vulnerable to work intensification? An analysis of two national surveys
Le Fevre, Mark; Boxall, Peter; Macky, Keith - In: International Journal of Manpower 36 (2015) 6, pp. 966-983
work intensity on well-being, in terms of job (dis)satisfaction, stress, fatigue, and work-life imbalance. Findings … – Professionals reported significantly higher levels of work intensity than all other occupational groups, and higher levels of stress … members than non-union members. Public-sector employees reported greater stress and work-life imbalance than those in the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014784169
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Can HR practices retain flexworkers with their agency?
Kroon, Brigitte; Freese, Charissa - In: International Journal of Manpower 34 (2013) November, pp. 899-899
Purpose – Workers have different motives to be employed at specialist contract work agencies, such as career development aspirations, or a desire for freedom and independence. The purpose of this paper is to study how these different motives relate to the appreciation of HR practices applied...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010741415
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Ease of movement and sector affiliation as moderators of the organizational and career commitment: Turnover intentions link
Koslowsky, Meni; Weisberg, Jacob; Yaniv, Eyal; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 33 (2012) June, pp. 822-839
Purpose – The paper's aim is to examine how the relationships between career commitment, organizational commitment and intentions to leave, an indicator of worker well-being, were moderated by ease of movement and sector affiliation. Design/methodology/approach – The sample consisted of 340...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010661223
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Can HR practices retain flexworkers with their agency?
Kroon, Brigitte; Freese, Charissa - In: International Journal of Manpower 34 (2013) November, pp. 899-899
Purpose – Workers have different motives to be employed at specialist contract work agencies, such as career development aspirations, or a desire for freedom and independence. The purpose of this paper is to study how these different motives relate to the appreciation of HR practices applied...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010711279
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Ease of movement and sector affiliation as moderators of the organizational and career commitment
Koslowsky, Meni; Weisberg, Jacob; Yaniv, Eyal; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 33 (2012) 7, pp. 822-839
Purpose – The paper's aim is to examine how the relationships between career commitment, organizational commitment and intentions to leave, an indicator of worker well‐being, were moderated by ease of movement and sector affiliation. Design/methodology/approach – The sample consisted of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014783495