Work hour congruence: The effect on job satisfaction and absenteeism
Authors: Byron Y. Lee, Jing Wang, and Johanna Weststar
Overview
Abstract (English)
This study examines the effect of work hour congruence on employee job satisfaction and absenteeism using a large, longitudinal sample from the Canadian Workplace and Employee Survey (WES). An employee is said to have work hour congruence when they actually work the number of hours that they desire. Results indicate a difference between employees who desire more hours and those who desire fewer hours: employee desire for and receipt of more hours was related to positive changes in job satisfaction, while employee desire for and receipt of fewer hours was related to reduced absenteeism. In addition, the results suggest that employees respond to employers who at least try to meet their needs, those who desired more hours and received some, but not all of these additional hours showed a positive increase in job satisfaction. This study contributes to the literature by using of a precise measure of work hour preference and change, differentiating employees who desire fewer hours from those who desire more and examining both full and partial work hour congruence.
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Journal article |
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Author | Byron Y. Lee, Jing Wang, and Johanna Weststar |
Publication Year | 2015 |
Title | Work hour congruence: The effect on job satisfaction and absenteeism |
Volume | 26 |
Journal Name | International Journal of Human Resource Management |
Number | 5 |
Pages | 657-675 |
Publication Language | English |
- Byron Y. Lee
- Byron Y. Lee, Jing Wang, and Johanna Weststar
- Work hour congruence: The effect on job satisfaction and absenteeism
- International Journal of Human Resource Management
- 26
- 2015
- 5
- 657-675