THE INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES ON WORK LIFE IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE WORKPLACES: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT.

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate how work life in modern Chinese enterprises is affected by employee attitudes. As mediators, the research used employee involvement and job satisfaction. Given the accelerating pace of organisational transformation in China, it is highly important to understand the human factors impacting the experiences of workers. The attitudes of the workers—that of their perspective, motivation, and emotional response towards their job and the company—was the independent variable determining the overall quality of their work life. The findings of the studies prompted one to speculate that the link between attitudes and the daily working reality may be better understood considering the roles job satisfaction and employee engagement play as mediators. Using a mixed-methods technique let one get both qualitative and quantitative knowledge. Data was obtained by way of questionnaires and interviews conducted with staff members selected by simple random selection from a spectrum of businesses spread around China. Qualitative responses added complexity to the study by stressing the individual points of view of individuals and the manner in which their surroundings impacted their way of thinking, unlike quantitative data which was helpful for finding patterns and links. The degree to which job satisfaction and employee engagement were present considerably reduced the positive influence that employee attitudes had on work life in accordance with the outcomes. Those who had a good attitude about life performed better at the workplace as they were more involved in their work and happy with their employment. This research clarifies the factors inspiring workers in modern Chinese organisations and offers management suggestions to be followed to improve staff morale, job happiness, engagement, and work-life balance in response to the fast technological progress.