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Job demands–resources theory, health and well–being in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
Work stress has a substantial impact on employees, organisations and economies; especially in the fragile economic environment since the ‘Great Recession’ of 2008; which has seen employment levels drop and employees willing ...
An investigation into the impact of a stressful work environment on productivity and employee well-being
(2014)
The study involved an investigation of the relationship between job stress and burnout
amongst a sample of 40 employees of South African Breweries. The primary aim of the
study was to ascertain whether unchecked and ...
Investigating discriminant validity and explained variance of burnout, depressive symptoms, job demands and satisfaction with life
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Burnout is accepted as a work-related phenomenon that impacts negatively on individuals and organisations. However, the conceptualisation of burnout is contested. Recent research challenge the distinction drawn between ...
The role of perceived organisational support, diversity, engagement and burnout in the retention of employees
(2014)
The aim of this study was to identify how organisational support, diversity, burnout and work engagement influence organisational commitment and turnover intention, and if perceived organisational support and diversity act ...
An assessment of the invariance of work–related well–being in selected South African sectors
(2013)
The current work environment demands a lot from employees. Organisations implement strategies to reduce cost and increase productivity, often ignoring the well-being and needs of employees. Factors such as virtual offices ...
Assessing conflict management styles and work-related wellbeing of employees in higher education in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Higher education institutions contribute to the economy of South Africa, by the maintenance of knowledge (Gibson et al., 1994; Waghind, 2002). Both academic personnel and support staff play an important role in the economic ...
The validation of a workaholism scale within the South African banking industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Workaholism is recognised as a problem, for both the individual and the organisation. The phenomenon is associated with several negative outcomes (i.e. lower levels of work engagement, less commitment to the organisation ...
The role of emotional intelligence in the health impairment process of professional athletes
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Organisational psychology and the effects of organisational constructs in the sports environment have been explored and research only since the mid-1990s. It has become evident that the sporting environment has become a ...
Leadership mindset: the existence or absence of leadership styles that encourages talent management and its practices and how this affects both career orientation and burnout
(2016)
In order to attain enduring competitive advantage, talent management practices have been
identified as one of the most effective tools. Talent Management practices in the North-West
Provincial Department are focused on ...
An intervention study aimed at the management of burnout and engagement of university staff
(2014)
South African Tertiary Education Institutions (TEIs) are now faced with issues of globalisation, broadening access to higher education, changes in language policies, changes in government funding, an increased emphasis on ...