Impact of Employee Meaningfulness of Work on Employee Engagement: Study of Non-executive Level Employees in Private Banks in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Abstract

Aims: The present study focused on exploring the impact of employee meaningfulness of work on employee engagement with special reference to non-executive level employees of private banks in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. Study Design: This is quantitative study which used deductive approach. Purpose of the study to explain the bahaviour of meaningfulness of work and employee engagement. The study used survey strategy and conducted in a non-contrived setting (natural environment). Place and Duration of the Study: The data were collected from non-executive level employees of private banks in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka in May 2021. Methodology: Data were collected from 167 non-executive level employees through a standard questionnaire and distributed via google forms and printed questionnaires. The researcher analyzed data through Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), and simple regression analysis to test the impact of employee meaningfulness of work on employee engagement. Results: The findings of this research study revealed that employee meaningfulness of work positively impacts employee engagement among non-executive level employees in private banks. Further, the study findings contribute to the knowledge of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, and it adds value to the Sri Lankan research knowledge. Conclusion: The study contributes to the knowledge of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. This study is helpful for identifying the reasons to take actions for enhancing engagement among employees, especially with the meaningfulness of work.