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Weng Li1, Yasmin Jahan1, Madoka Kawai1
1Division of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Enhancing employee work engagement (WE) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is crucial. Improving health literacy, job satisfaction, and sleep quality are key strategies for boosting WE and labor productivity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Business Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Labor productivity in SMEs is vital due to demographic shifts like an aging population and workforce reduction.
- Ensuring employee health is critical for sustained work capacity and productivity in SMEs.
- This study examines work engagement (WE) and its correlates among employees in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between work engagement (WE) and associated variables in SME employees.
- To identify factors influencing WE within the SME sector.
- To provide insights for health and productivity management strategies in SMEs.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilized baseline data from a prospective cohort.
- Data were collected from 377 employees across three SMEs in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
- Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess associations with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES).
Main Results:
- Work engagement (WE) showed significant associations with job satisfaction, age, health literacy (HL), and sleep quality (p < 0.05).
- Higher health literacy (HL) levels correlated with significantly greater WE, better sleep quality, increased concern for one's body, and higher job and family life satisfaction (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Health and productivity management in SMEs should prioritize enhancing health literacy (HL), job satisfaction, and sleep quality to improve work engagement (WE).
- Findings suggest a multi-faceted approach to employee well-being is necessary for boosting productivity.
- Further research with a larger sample of SMEs is recommended to enhance generalizability.
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