Influence of Career Adaptability and Work Engagement on Employee Outcomes An Empirical Study in Banking Sector

Abstract

Career adaptability has attracted attention in the recent years from the occupational psychologist and career counselors. They claims that career adaptability is a new human capital that individuals can use to achieve the career goals in this rapidly changing and highly unpredictable career topography of 21st century. Also, work engagement has attracted a considerable attention from human resources professionals and academician. They assert work engagement is a new way of managing human resources to sustain in this highly competitive business world. However, a deeper exploration of concept is warranted. Keeping in view of the above points, this thesis seeks to examine the influence of career adaptability and work engagement on employee outcomes. Literature suggests that successful adaptation of the work environment is the key to success for various career and work related outcomes. Thus, we propose that career adaptability as personal resources will influence work engagement, career satisfaction, and intention to leave the organization. This study has empirically examined the influence of career adaptability and work engagement on employee outcomes. Empirical data were collected from 300 banks mangers working in private banks using survey methods. Career construction theory of career adaptability and Job-demands resource model of work engagement were applied in this study. The findings of the study provides practical implications for banking industry. This thesis will add value to current understanding of career adaptability and work engagement. The finding will also help human resources professional during the recruitment and selection process by identifying the readiness and flexibility of job seekers. The results will also help academicians and practitioner to draw a more clear picture of how career adaptability and work engagement is associated with employee outcomes. The limitations of the present work will assist in identifying new directions for further research. newline