Sources of job stress, work engagement and career orientations of employees in a South African financial institution.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between
\nemployees’ sources of job stress, work engagement and career
\norientations and how they diff er with respect to these variables in
\nterms of socio-demographic contextual factors such as gender, race,
\nemployment status and age. A sample of 90 employees participated
\nin this study, and a Sources of Job Stress Scale, the Utrecht Work
\nEngagement Scale and the Career Orientations Inventory were
\nadministered. The results indicated a signifi cant relationship between
\nthe participants’ sources of job stress, levels of work engagement
\nand career orientations. Signifi cant diff erences regarding these
\nvariables were also detected between males and females, blacks
\nand whites, temporary and permanently employed participants and
\nthe various age groups. The fi ndings add new knowledge that may
\ninform organisational wellness and career development practices.