The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies

Employee well-being and productivity have come to the forefront of human resource management (HRM) in the technology sector. This trend is coherent with the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive e...

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Main Authors:	Loh, Cheau Wei, Cheng, Mui Li
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Language:	English English
Published:	INTI International University 2024
Subjects:	H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management
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description	Employee well-being and productivity have come to the forefront of human resource management (HRM) in the technology sector. This trend is coherent with the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all (Küfeoğlu, 2022). The high-pressure, fast-paced environments endemic to the tech industry align with the intent to enhance workplace environments to promote mental health and overall well-being in pursuit of SDG 8. According to Warmate et al. (2021), this mainly includes allowing for flexible work arrangements (FWAs), such as remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks. The pandemic has forced the tech industry to adopt FWAs; in some cases, this might even have been a positive development, particularly regarding employee satisfaction and mental health, which are good for business. This study aims to address SDG 8 by examining the implementation of FWAs in tech companies as an avenue for improving the well-being and performance of employees. The application of theories like Self-Determination Theory (SDT) highlights how FWAs fulfil basic psychological needs such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness, thereby boosting engagement and motivation among employees.
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spelling	intimal-20602024-11-27T08:10:34Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/ The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies Loh, Cheau Wei Cheng, Mui Li H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management Employee well-being and productivity have come to the forefront of human resource management (HRM) in the technology sector. This trend is coherent with the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all (Küfeoğlu, 2022). The high-pressure, fast-paced environments endemic to the tech industry align with the intent to enhance workplace environments to promote mental health and overall well-being in pursuit of SDG 8. According to Warmate et al. (2021), this mainly includes allowing for flexible work arrangements (FWAs), such as remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks. The pandemic has forced the tech industry to adopt FWAs; in some cases, this might even have been a positive development, particularly regarding employee satisfaction and mental health, which are good for business. This study aims to address SDG 8 by examining the implementation of FWAs in tech companies as an avenue for improving the well-being and performance of employees. The application of theories like Self-Determination Theory (SDT) highlights how FWAs fulfil basic psychological needs such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness, thereby boosting engagement and motivation among employees. INTI International University 2024-11 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/2/601 text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/3/jobss2024_18.pdf Loh, Cheau Wei and Cheng, Mui Li (2024) The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies. Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2024 (18). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2805-5187 http://ipublishing.intimal.edu.my/jobss.html
spellingShingle	H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management Loh, Cheau Wei Cheng, Mui Li The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title	The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title_full	The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title_fullStr	The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title_full_unstemmed	The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title_short	The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well- Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech Companies
title_sort	role of flexible work arrangements in enhancing employee well- being and productivity: a study on sdg 8 implementation in tech companies
topic	H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management
url	http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/ http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/ http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/2/601 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2060/3/jobss2024_18.pdf

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