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The role of sense of coherence in the relationship between job insecurity and well-being of independent financial advisors working under supervision in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Jewaskiewitz, Anzél
One of the sources of stress at work is job insecurity. Job Insecurity has been attributed to reduced job performance and job satisfaction as well as an increase in health-related issues such as well-being. The objective of the study was an investigation into the role of sense of coherence in the relationship between job insecurity and well-being of independent financial advisers working under supervision in South Africa. The design of the survey was cross-sectional. A random sample (n = 213) was selected from independent, supervised individuals working in the financial services industry. The 12- item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the 20-item Orientation to Life Questionnaire (OLQ- 29), and the eight-item South African validated Job Insecurity Scale (JIS-8) were administered as self-report questionnaires to measure well-being, sense of coherence, and job insecurity.
The relationship between psychological capital, job crafting and work engagement of academic staff at South African universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Donough, Christopher
The subsequent research study centered around identifying the nature of the relationship between job crafting, psychological capital and work engagement of full-time academics in South Africa. The main focus of the research was on indentifying whether psychological capital had an influence on work engagement levels as well as which job crafting dimensions mediated the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and work engagement. Numerous research studies have focused on establishing and examining the nature of the relationship between PsyCap and work engagement but in the constant changing world of work the nature of this relationship should be further explored, and a focus on the academic setting could help further that level of understanding.
Job demands and resources of academic employees within higher education institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Naidoo-Chetty, Mineshree
Excessive job demands and inadequate employment resources can harm employees’ well-being. Job demands and resources, therefore, became crucial to understanding the relationships between employees and their organisations. These variables are identified predictors of work engagement, commitment, performance, process change, and other desirable work outcomes. A strong need exists to understand academics’ job demands and resources because the higher education sector experienced an array of changes over the past decade. This may aid them in considering challenging demands while regarding ways to manage their resources more efficiently within their institutions.
Understanding the influence of community support on academic readiness and academic success of undergraduate students at a selected university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Mohamed - Cleophas, Aydeen
There are several complex changes and challenges that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide face, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students faced challenges and obstacles, worked under pressure, and failed to achieve academic success, as they strived to meet the curriculum demands. When support is limited, students are likely to suffer stress, academic failure and some even dropout. As their studies, progress, and academic demands impact on their lives, the level of community support and other resources had to increase to meet these growing demands. Community support could assist in achieving positive academic results. Students who receive community support and make the necessary effort to ensure their academic readiness, experience positive outcomes.
HR practitioners’ perceptions of the implementation of equal employment provision under a selected subdivision of the SA labour legislation
(University of the Western Cape, 2022) Van Heerden, Andrea Kim
Affirmative action was an initiative created by the government in an attempt to readdress the imbalances of the past in response to the discrimination of “non-whites”. The discrimination faced by the designated “non-whites” referred to the limited access to jobs, facilities and education opportunities to mention a few. It is this setting of discrimination that created the setting for the racially charged society of today. However, while Affirmative action has been proclaimed as a method of restoring the equilibrium to previously disadvantaged groups, it has not been met with the enthusiasm envisioned by policymakers. Thus, the aim of this study is to delve into the real life application of affirmative action from the perspective of human resource professionals within the current employment market. The study adopted the Interpretivism research paradigm, wherein primary data was collected using the qualitative design.