Employees Job Crafting On Performance In It Sector At Coimbatore District Of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
The present study investigates the prevalence and impact of job crafting on employee performance and work-life balance among IT professionals in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Job crafting, encompassing task, relational, and cognitive adjustments, allows employees to tailor their roles to better fit their skills and interests, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and productivity. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative data from a structured survey of 175 IT employees with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) reveals significant engagement in job crafting activities, with task crafting, relational crafting, and cognitive crafting explaining 75.30% of the variance. The analysis demonstrates that IT professionals in Coimbatore actively engage in these practices to customize their job roles, challenging the hypothesis that job crafting is not significantly prevalent. Furthermore, an ANOVA analysis indicates a positive correlation between job crafting activities and perceived work-life balance, refuting the hypothesis that no such relationship exists. The findings underscore the importance of job crafting in enhancing employee well-being, satisfaction, and performance. With regard to policy suggestions, the fostering an open and supportive work culture, providing autonomy in task allocation, and investing in continuous skills development. By promoting job crafting initiatives, organizations can cultivate a motivated and innovative workforce, leading to higher productivity, reduced turnover, and sustained organizational growth. This study provides valuable insights for organizational leaders aiming to foster a work environment that supports employee-driven job customization, ultimately enhancing both individual and organizational outcomes.
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