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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INTI International University
2024
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| Summary: | 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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