Employee well-being, intention to leave and perceived employability: A psychological contract approach

• DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v18i1.746
• Publication Date: 2017-04-10T07:23:51Z
• Authors: Leoni Van der Vaart; Bennie Linde; Leon De Beer; Marike Cockeran
• Keywords: Employability; Psychological contract

Employability emerged as a “new psychological contract” that may have beneficial effects on both individual and organisational outcomes. The study set out to investigate the relationship between perceived employability employee well-being one hand employees’ intention leave other. role of state contract, in terms retaining employable employees while improving their well-being, was also investigated. Cross-sectional data were obtained from representing various organisations (N = 246). Contrary expectations, structural equation modelling (SEM) indicated no significant well-being. Perceived predictor organisation. Results contract does not moderate leave, respectively. stresses importance fulfilling promises made ensuring are fair continuing fulfil promises. interventions individual-level, enhance workplace, is emphasised.