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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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Never the same after the first time: the satisfaction of the second-generation self-employed
Clark, Andrew; Colombier, Nathalie; Masclet, David - In: International Journal of Manpower 29 (2008) November, pp. 591-609
Purpose – It is known that the self-employed are generally more satisfied than salaried workers. The aim of this paper is to test whether this phenomenon is particularly found for the first-generation self-employed. Design/methodology/approach – French and British panel data are analysed,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081213
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Cultural heritage and job satisfaction in Eastern and Western Europe
Fargher, Scott; Kesting, Stefan; Lange, Thomas; … - In: International Journal of Manpower 29 (2008) November, pp. 630-650
Purpose – This paper aims to contribute to the growing body of empirical evaluations of subjective wellbeing by assessing the impact of basic cultural values and beliefs on job satisfaction across 20 countries in Eastern and Western Europe. Design/methodology/approach – Basic cultural values...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081214
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Work-family conflict and job satisfaction in stressful working environments: The moderating roles of perceived supervisor support and internal locus of control
Hsu, Yu Ru - In: International Journal of Manpower 32 (2011) May, pp. 233-248
Purpose – This study aims to examine the moderating effects of perceived supervisor support (work environment variable) and internal locus of control (personality variable) on the relationship of work-family conflict with job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach – Questionnaire surveys...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010539177
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Job satisfaction, expectations, and gender: beyond the European Union
Linz, Susan; Semykina, Anastasia - In: International Journal of Manpower 34 (2013) September, pp. 584-584
Purpose – Do gender differences in expected rewards contribute to gender differences in job satisfaction? Design/methodology/approach – This paper utilizes data collected from over 9,400 employees in five economically and culturally diverse former socialist economies, first, to determine...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010815023