The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa
Introduction Two years post pandemic, there have been changes in work arrangements to allow for a greater degree of adaptability. Flexible work arrangements in the retail sector are considered to be a practical advantage that mostly focuses on managing employees' workload, rather tha...
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Introduction
Two years post pandemic, there have been changes in work arrangements to allow for a greater degree of
adaptability. Flexible work arrangements in the retail sector are considered to be a practical advantage that
mostly focuses on managing employees' workload, rather than being specifically intended to enhance their
subjective well-being. However, when it is logistically and operationally viable, flexible work arrangements
(FWAs) may provide benefits to both employees and the organization.
Purpose
The study aims to determine the mediating effect of flexible work arrangements on, online wellness, social
responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa.
Methodology
A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among head office associates at an anonymous organization
referred to as “Company X ”. A total of 1,500 online questionnaires were distributed to employees via Google
Forms. The data analysis was performed using the SPSS PROCESS macro to evaluate the association between
online wellness social responsibility, flexible work arrangements, and subjective wellbeing.
Results
Results suggest that there was no mediating effect of flexible work arrangements on the association between
online wellness social responsibility and subjective well-being. Therefore, the subjective well-being of
employees cannot be solely attributable to flexible work arrangements.
Conclusion
The research advocated prioritizing social accountability above social duties. This involves integrating employee
well-being, organizational operations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Hence, establishing a robust
business culture and reputation.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6a4571293a3d4c5a8befb6f2885c6e362024-12-04T16:30:55ZengMakhdoomi PrintersGlobal Journal of Medicine and Public Health2277-96042024-12-01135The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South AfricaRebecca Tiffany NaidooMohammad Hoque Introduction Two years post pandemic, there have been changes in work arrangements to allow for a greater degree of adaptability. Flexible work arrangements in the retail sector are considered to be a practical advantage that mostly focuses on managing employees' workload, rather than being specifically intended to enhance their subjective well-being. However, when it is logistically and operationally viable, flexible work arrangements (FWAs) may provide benefits to both employees and the organization. Purpose The study aims to determine the mediating effect of flexible work arrangements on, online wellness, social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa. Methodology A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among head office associates at an anonymous organization referred to as “Company X ”. A total of 1,500 online questionnaires were distributed to employees via Google Forms. The data analysis was performed using the SPSS PROCESS macro to evaluate the association between online wellness social responsibility, flexible work arrangements, and subjective wellbeing. Results Results suggest that there was no mediating effect of flexible work arrangements on the association between online wellness social responsibility and subjective well-being. Therefore, the subjective well-being of employees cannot be solely attributable to flexible work arrangements. Conclusion The research advocated prioritizing social accountability above social duties. This involves integrating employee well-being, organizational operations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Hence, establishing a robust business culture and reputation. https://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/gjmedph/article/view/4104Keywords:Corporate Social Responsibility, Flexible Work Arrangement policy, Online Wellness Programmes; Social Exchange Theory; Subjective |
| spellingShingle | Rebecca Tiffany Naidoo Mohammad Hoque The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health Keywords:Corporate Social Responsibility, Flexible Work Arrangement policy, Online Wellness Programmes; Social Exchange Theory; Subjective |
| title | The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa |
| title_full | The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa |
| title_short | The mediating effect of flexible work arrangements, online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well-being in the retail sector in South Africa |
| title_sort | mediating effect of flexible work arrangements online wellness social responsibility and employee subjective well being in the retail sector in south africa |
| topic | Keywords:Corporate Social Responsibility, Flexible Work Arrangement policy, Online Wellness Programmes; Social Exchange Theory; Subjective |
| url | https://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/gjmedph/article/view/4104 |
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