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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 ...
Investigating the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction in the steel manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Employees can be seen as the most valuable asset of a company, as no company
can operate without them. Therefore, it is important to keep them satisfied . The
primary objective of this study is to investigate job ...
Job characteristics, work-nonwork interference and coping strategies among ministers of religion
(2014)
Ministers have a very unique occupation with designated job demands and incongruous
resources at their disposal. Over the past few years numerous studies have been undertaken different occupations’ regarding job demands ...
Development and validation of new scales for psychological fitness and work characteristics of blue collar workers
(North-West University, 2010)
Over the last decade the focus has shifted to ensure a holistic view of employee well-being in organisations by focusing on both physical and psychological well-being. Previous research suggests that work characteristics ...
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 ...
Assessing the dynamics of conflict among nurses in public hospitals
(2014)
Nursing in South Africa has become a difficult and stressful profession. Nurses are faced with many challenges on a daily basis, including; heavy workloads, shortages of staff, lack of resources and reduced managerial ...
Job characteristics, work–nonwork interference and the role of recovery strategies among employees in a tertiary institution
(North-West University, 2011)
The tertiary education environment has become known for its stressful working conditions.
Factors such as high work demands (i.e. work overload, excessive time demands and work
pressure) and insufficient resources (i.e. ...
Flourishing of academics in Universities of Technology2
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)
Higher education in South Africa is dynamic, ever-changing, and experiences high turnover.
In order to keep up with these transformations, organisations need to create conducive
environments that foster positive ...
The well-being of employees in a South African agricultural research organisation
(2014)
It is important that organisations are aware of factors that might affect the levels of well-being of employees, as employees are instrumental to the achievement of organisational goals. Well-being of employees can be ...