This paper investigates the effects of offshoring on individual job satisfaction and perceived risk of job loss. The authors merge microdata from the German Socio-economic Panel dataset (SOEP) with indicators of insertion in global value chains at the industry level for the period 2000-2013....

This research contributes to the limited literature concerning the determinants of loneliness at work, as well as to the literature on psychological outcomes associated with temporary work. More specifically, we are adding to the literature by exploring whether there is an association between...

We present results from a unique nationwide survey conducted in Sweden on sexual orientation and job satisfaction. Our results show that gay men, on average, seem more satisfied with their job than heterosexual men; lesbians appear less satisfied with their job than heterosexual women. However,...

Context: The healthcare profession is one of the largest growing occupations in the United States. Yet, there is a shortage of healthcare professionals and the situation is further compounded by insufficient instructors to prepare individuals to provide safe and quality care. A number of...

We investigate whether job autonomy is associated with employees' sickness absence. We can make use of the representative German Study of Mental Health at Work data. In line with our theoretical considerations, we do find evidence for an inverse relation between employees' job autonomy and days...

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In order to improve our understanding of mediating variables inside the‘black box’ of the firm’s labour management, this paper examines the relationship betweenhigh-performance work system (HPWS) practices and employee attitudes. Using arandomly selected, national population sample, clear...

The purpose of this phenomenological undertaking is to describe the lived realities of the street sweepers working in the City Local Government Units (CLGUs) in Davao Region, Philippines. In-depth Interview (IDI) and Focus Group Discussion were employed in collecting the data. Findings revealed...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of knowledge management practices and organizational commitment could be a way to nurture job satisfaction and examine how knowledge management practices and organizational commitment can increase individual employees’ job...

The primary goal of the paper is to explore the connection between emotional intelligence and employees’ satisfaction in India’s automobile Industry. The research examines the emotional intelligence variables and how employees’ control & understand the emotions of themselves and their...