Virtual work intensity, job satisfaction, and the mediating role of work-family balance: A study of employees in Germany and China

Qiu, Feng; Dauth, Tobias

doi:10.1177/2397002221998227

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“…Furthermore, job satisfaction might at the same time be a relevant mediator in our proposed model. Since the discussion about job satisfaction’s effects is still in need of new insights, we encourage future research to follow Qiu and Dauth (2022) and determine job satisfaction’s effects through new perspectives within the virtual work context.…”

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When the exception becomes the norm: A quantitative analysis of the dark side of work from home

Kossen

Berg

2022

German Journal of Human Resource Management: Zeitschrift für Pe

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Although many scholars and practitioners have shown that work from home (WFH) leads to positive organizational outcomes, the COVID-19 outbreak’s consequences suggest important downsides associated with an increased extent of WFH. Utilizing theories of social identity and need to belong, this study aims to investigate the potential dark sides of an increased extent of WFH. In a moderated mediation model, we test how an increased extent of WFH affects feelings of isolation and further influences the employees’ organizational identification. Our study is based on data from an online survey of 382 employees in Germany. Results suggest that a higher extent of WFH during the COVID-19 lockdown leads to more social isolation and less organizational identification. Besides, our results show that task interdependence significantly moderates the correlation between an increased extent of WFH and social isolation. In such manner, our study contributes to the literature on potential counterproductive organizational effects caused by an increased necessity of WFH. Organizations must develop countermeasures to better integrate employees who WFH more intensely into organizational routines to decrease their feelings of social isolation and increase their organizational identification.

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“…Following previous survey research designs, we followed a convenience sampling approach (e.g. Qiu and Dauth, 2022). The survey was spread via professional networks (e.g.…”

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When the exception becomes the norm: A quantitative analysis of the dark side of work from home

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Berg

2022

German Journal of Human Resource Management: Zeitschrift für Pe

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“…The current research aimed to examine the relationship between virtual leadership and job satisfaction as a topic of interest, especially during and after the occurrence of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The conduct of this study follows the recent string of studies in the literature that address leadership and its influence in the aftermath of a global crisis (e.g., Bouwmeester and Kok, 2018 ; Qiu and Dauth, 2021 ; Zacher and Rudolph, 2021 ). As numerous industries were affected by the outbreak of the pandemic, the role of leaders in maintaining a healthy, functional, and caring environment for employees became more vivid.…”

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“…Virtual leaders can thrive in sectors that are reliant on virtual settings and are highly demanding such as the IT sector. Employees in this sector are required to have a number of skills that are technical, methodical, and analytical, which, combined with high workloads, can negatively affect employees' wellbeing (Qiu and Dauth, 2021 ; Farmanesh and Zargar, 2023 ). We observed that virtual leaders can tap into their characteristics and enhance the virtual workplace for the satisfaction of employees in the high-performing IT industry so that they are empowered to accomplish a large number of projects.…”

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“…Some sectors such as IT, (digital) marketing, data science and related businesses, legal advising, accounting, banking, management, and strategic consulting are high-performance demanding jobs that can be project-based with a large number of associated tasks (Mühlhaus and Bouwmeester, 2016 ; Alvesson and Einola, 2018 ). As the requirements of such jobs are specific and require high performance, it is important to note that, when the pandemic started, these businesses faced an increase in demand for services and products from customers (Bouwmeester and Kok, 2018 ; Qiu and Dauth, 2021 ). Notably, many individuals with IT-related jobs can have several projects with varying deadlines that can negatively impact work–life balance.…”

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Exploring the impact of virtual leadership on job satisfaction in the post-COVID-19 era: The mediating role of work–life balance and trust in leaders

Dilby

Farmanesh²

2023

Front. Psychol.

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Leadership remains a highly important role in the management of employees' psychological and physical well-being, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. As various sectors adapted virtual settings to overcome the restrictions posed by the pandemic, the vitality of virtual leaders became more pivotal as they could enhance the virtual work environment for employees and steer teams toward organizational goals. This study assessed the effect of virtual leaders on employees' job satisfaction in the information technology sector as a high-performance industry. Furthermore, the mediating effects of trust in leaders and work–life balance on the virtual leadership–job satisfaction relationship were assessed in the proposed model of this research. Through a deductive quantitative approach and using purposive and convenience sampling techniques, a total of 196 respondents participated in the research. The data analysis process was deployed via Smart PLS software and the PLS-SEM technique. The results showed that virtual leaders play a major role in determining information technology (IT) employees' job satisfaction while the mediating effects of both trust in leaders and work–life balance are significant factors that can enhance the work environment for leaders to achieve better results. The statistically significant findings of this research suggest a number of positive work outcomes and pathways with scholarly and managerial implications that can be beneficial for leaders in relevant sectors.

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Informal socialization in virtual work environments: Creating a digital culture of connectivity

Cimperman

2023

Glob Bus Org Exc

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Virtual work environments are increasing and are part of the future of many organizations. While there are extensive advantages to virtual organizations, barriers to effective communication and collaboration build organizational reluctance to commit to this type of environment. The problem is little knowledge exists around how employees socialize informally in these organizations, including how they learn company culture, engage, and share knowledge using digital communication technology. This study presents an exploration of the experiences of participants working virtually in the insurance industry. The aim was to understand what it takes to increase informal socialization in virtual work settings. Data collection included interviews and diary entries from insurance employees. Five themes emerged: Employee's emotions vary based on their levels of connectivity, Staying connected enables employees to maintain bonds and unity, Multi‐communicating is an effective technique to get work done, Digital communication technology makes connecting easy, and Creating an office‐like atmosphere is possible by establishing a culture of connectivity. Creating a digital culture conducive to informal socialization between employees promotes positivity, bonds and unity, ease of connectivity and productivity, promotes culture, and can produce an office‐like atmosphere. Recommendations produced from these themes may be used to guide leaders in the engagement of virtual workers and in tackling the challenges of managing effective virtual environments.

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Virtual work intensity, job satisfaction, and the mediating role of work-family balance: A study of employees in Germany and China

Cited by 8 publications

References 136 publications

When the exception becomes the norm: A quantitative analysis of the dark side of work from home

When the exception becomes the norm: A quantitative analysis of the dark side of work from home

Exploring the impact of virtual leadership on job satisfaction in the post-COVID-19 era: The mediating role of work–life balance and trust in leaders

Informal socialization in virtual work environments: Creating a digital culture of connectivity

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