EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT OF WOMEN INSTRUCTOR IN SAUDI ARABIA
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n4.3568Keywords:
Employee Engagement, Vigour, Dedication, AbsorptionAbstract
Employee engagement signifies a symbiotic relationship between employees and their organization. The voluntary involvement and commitment of employees are crucial for organizational success and growth. As the business environment grows increasingly complex and volatile, organizations seek innovative ways to enhance productivity and profitability, demanding high levels of competence, involvement, and commitment from their workforce. Instructors are among the most significant professionals for any nation's future progress. The paramount challenge today is not merely retaining talented employees but fully engaging them—capturing their hearts and minds throughout their careers. This study, therefore, attempts to identify and analyse the employee engagement levels of female instructors in various management colleges in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Method: Data were collected from 150 female instructors at management colleges in Riyadh, KSA, using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. The data were analysed using SPSS software. The analysis involved calculating the mean for all questionnaire items to understand the basic response pattern, followed by correlation analysis to examine the associations between the three core dimensions, and multiple regression analysis. Results & Conclusion: The findings indicate high levels of employee engagement among the participants. A significant relationship exists between the levels of absorption and dedication displayed by these women academics, leading to higher vigor at work. Despite cultural and familial ties, women in Saudi academic institutions have emerged as strong individuals making their mark on the national academic landscape. The Saudi government provides extensive opportunities for women academics across all educational fields, supported by the relaxation of social restrictions and conservative cultural practices, which usher in greater opportunities for education and employment.
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