Improving employee outcomes in the remote working context: a time-lagged study on digital-oriented training, work-to-family conflict and empowering leadership
Nhat Tan Pham, Tran Hoang Tuan, Vo Thi Ngoc Thuy, Hung Trong Hoang, Giang Hoang
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Abstract
Drawing on social exchange theory, this study develops a research framework that highlights the moderating role of empowering leadership and the link between digital-oriented training programs and employee outcomes in the context of remote work. We conducted a study utilizing the time-lagged research design. Data were collected from 259 supervisor–employee dyads working in companies located in different regions in Vietnam. The results demonstrate that a training program for digital skills enhances employees' perceived organizational support, which, in turn, reduces work-to-family conflict. By exploring the moderating role of empowering leadership, this study supports the moderation and moderated mediation models. Particularly, both direct and indirect influences are stronger when empowering leadership is high, and weaker if empowering leadership is low. Additionally, we highlight the impact of easing work-to-family conflicts on employee job satisfaction and performance in a new context: remote working. Finally, we discuss managerial and theoretical contributions and limitations.
期刊介绍:
The Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources adheres to a rigorous double-blind reviewing policy in which the identity of both the reviewer and author are always concealed from both parties. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources is an applied, peer-reviewed journal which aims to communicate the development and practice of the field of human resources within the Asia Pacific region. The journal publishes the results of research, theoretical and conceptual developments, and examples of current practice. The overall aim is to increase the understanding of the management of human resource in an organisational setting.