How Important is the Type of Working Contract for Job Satisfaction of Agency Workers?

Petilliot, René

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“…However, the small effect size could be the product of TAWs' low expectations concerning job stability in their non-standard work arrangements. TAWs may be willing to accept their current employment situation in order to avoid unemployment and to enhance their chances of obtaining permanent positions in user companies (Petilliot, 2016).…”

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“…One explanation for these inconsistent findings is the use of mixed samples comprising dissimilar kinds of temporary work, such as persons temporarily employed by employers directly and temporary agency workers (TAWs) employed by agencies on fixed-term or permanent contracts. Unfortunately, former studies have not taken the heterogeneity of temporary work into account (Petilliot, 2016) and consequently have not considered employment-specific characteristics of different employment forms (Wagenaar et al, 2012). In our view, combining these conceptually distinct groups contaminates results and poses a threat to the validity of findings.…”

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“…In Germany, however, the percentage of permanent contracts concluded between TAWs and their employing agencies is among the highest in Europe (OECD, 2014); and this is likely to affect the kind of organizational support expected from agencies. Data from the German Socio-Economic Panel show that 62.9 percent of male TAWs and 50.9 percent of female TAWs have permanent contracts with their agency employers (Petilliot, 2016).…”

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German temporary agency workers’ SWB: the impact of POS provided by agencies

Imhof

Andresen

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on the specific relationship between temporary agency workers (TAWs) and their employing temporary work agencies in Germany that is characterized – in contrast to other European countries – by agencies’ central role in employment and the prevalence of permanent contracts. The study addresses a research gap in understanding the mediating role of perceived organizational support (POS) provided by temporary work agencies in the relationship between employment-specific antecedents and TAWs’ subjective well-being (SWB). Design/methodology/approach Based on a sample of 350 TAWs in Germany, the mediating role of POS provided by agencies is analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The authors show that procedural justice, performance feedback and social network availability positively relate to POS while perceived job insecurity shows the expected negative influence and distributive justice has no impact on POS. POS, in turn, positively relates to SWB. The partially mediating effect of POS between employment-specific antecedents and SWB is also confirmed. Research limitations/implications The study is based on cross-sectional data and self-reported measures; this may limit causal inferences. Practical implications The results highlight the importance of agencies creating POS and reducing perceived job insecurity for improving TAWs’ SWB. Originality/value The study contributes to previous POS research by focusing on the agencies’ role and by showing the mediating effect of POS on TAWs’ SWB in Germany.

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German temporary agency workers’ SWB: the impact of POS provided by agencies

Imhof

Andresen

2017

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“…For example, Petilliot (2016) explores the importance of the type of work contract to the satisfaction of agency workers. De Cuyper et al (2008) find that workers who are employed on flexible contracts, such as fixed-term contracts, agency contracts, and seasonal contracts, on average report a lower level of job satisfaction as a group than workers who are employed on a permanent contract.…”

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Aims and ScopeThe mission of Balkans JETSS is to publish peer-review empirical research papers that test, extend or build theory and contribute to practice. All empirical methods -including, but not limited to, qualitative, quantitative, field, laboratory, and combination methods are welcome. Empirical, theoretical and methodological articles from all major fields of economics, management, tourism, law and the like are featured in the journal. Theoretical and/or review articles that integrate existing bodies of research and that provide new insights into the field are also encouraged.To be published in the Balkans JETSS, a manuscript must take strong empirical and/or theoretical contributions to the subject field. Consequently, preference is given to submissions that test, extend or build strong theoretical frameworks while empirically examining issues with high importance for theory and practice.The journal is not tied to any particular discipline, level of analysis, or national context. Although, it focuses on Balkans region, all papers from related fields on any region or country are highly encouraged. Single country studies, multi-country or regional studies can be submitted.Manuscripts should not exceed 16 pages (450 word per page). This page limit includes all figures, tables, appendices and references. Copyright information For AuthorsAs soon as an article is accepted for publication, authors will be requested to assign copyright of the article (or to grant exclusive publication and dissemination rights) to the publisher. This will ensure the widest possible protection and dissemination of information under copyright laws. For ReadersWhile the advice and information in this journal is believed to be true and accurate at the date of its publication, neither the authors, the editors, nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.All articles published in this journal are protected by copyright, which covers the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the article, as well as all translation rights. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, etc., in this publication even if not specifically identified, does not imply that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations.

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Relationship Among Work Contract Satisfaction, Job Satisfaction, and Productivity: An Analysis in Hotel Industry in Croatia

Pupavac¹,

Pupavac²,

Marinac³

2022

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In the last couple of decades, non-standard forms of work contracts increase. Usually, non-standard work contracts are connected with higher job insecurity and lower level of job satisfaction which can lead to lower productivity. In accordance with that, the main aim of this research is to explore the correlation between job satisfaction, productivity, and satisfaction with a work contract in the hotel industry in Croatia. The research results are based on the primary data collected by the survey carried out in the hotel industry in Croatia during the summer season of 2018. An ANOVA test is used to achieve the objective and the purpose of the study and to test the set hypotheses. The main finding of this paper points to the conclusion that employees who achieve high productivity show greater satisfaction with the work contract and greater job satisfaction in all dimensions. The obtaining results in this scientific debate can be helpful for hotel managers for enhancing labor productivity.

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How Important is the Type of Working Contract for Job Satisfaction of Agency Workers?

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