To work or not to work: Variables affecting non‐financial employment commitment over time

Abstract

The most common indicator of non‐financial employment commitment (NFEC) is the “lottery question” – whether a person would continue working if they won a lottery. This cross‐sectional research seeks to identify the demographic variables and the “meaning of work” dimensions that could predict individual NFEC, presenting the main international findings over time, with particular reference to data collected in Israel in 1981, 1994 and 2006. The authors' findings point to a marked decrease in NFEC in the new millennium and a change in its predictors over time. The findings and their implications for work and employment are examined in the light of social and economic changes in Israel.

Adverse occupational events and their impact on the centrality of work: A longitudinal study

“…As a result, the work centrality among this population will decrease (Misumi & Yamori, 1991;Dosman et al, 2006;Froidevaux & Hirschi, 2015). These findings coincide with a lowered willingness to work in the absence of an economic constraint among older people (Mannheim & Rein, 1981;Sharabi & Harpaz, 2019). Furthermore, people who are actual retirees grants lower importance to work, in comparison to employed groups, while granting higher importance to family and community domains (Harpaz, 1990;MOW, 1987).…”

“…Varied studies found that employee's high work centrality, related to high job performance, work involvement, motivation, organization commitment etc. (Rosso et al, 2010;Sharabi & Harpaz, 2019;Diefendorff et al, 2002). Therefore, employee's work centrality has an impact on organizational performance and success.…”

“…However, above and beyond the material benefits of work, an interest in and commitment to work has also been part of human nature and human needs. Finally, work has also been associated with socio-psychological or intrinsic factors and it emphasizes the contribution of work to an individual's identity, social relationships, self-esteem, status, and sense of accomplishment (Bakker, Du & Derks, 2019;MOW, 1987;Rosso, Dekas & Wrzesniewski, 2010;Sharabi & Harpaz, 2019). From various studies, we can conclude that the importance of work (and that of home/ family) is of higher importance relative to other areas of life in different countries around the world, that is despite the cultural and social differences (Sharabi & Harpaz, 2007;Kuchinke et al, 2011;Meda, 2017).…”

“…Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between work centrality and important organizational variables, such as job satisfaction, participation in decision-making, and willingness to work longer hours, than employees who have low work centrality. Additionally, there is a negative relationship between work centrality, absenteeism, and turnover (Bakker, Du & Derks, 2019;Rosso et al, 2010;Sharabi & Harpaz, 2019;Snir & Harpaz, 2002).…”

Nonfinancial employment commitment among Muslims and Jews in Israel: examination of the core–periphery model on majority and minority groups

“…USA, South Korea) than in less developed countries (e.g. Brazil, Poland, Russia) (Sharabi and Harpaz, 2019). Note, however, that Snir (2014) used a different measurement (e.g.…”