11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item THE IMPACT OF TELEWORKING ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY ON WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN COLOMBO DISTRICT PRIVATE BANKS, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jayawickrama, T.D.S.; Harshani, M.D.R.This study aims to examine the impact of teleworking on work-life balance with the mediating effect of work stress of women employees in Colombo district private banks, Sri Lanka. Initially, many employees, especially female employees, were very eager for the work-from-home policy, since it helped them to carry out their office work while attending to household responsibilities. In the Sri Lankan context, there is a significant empirical and knowledge gap with respect to the impact of teleworking on the work-life balance of women employed in the banking industry. The banking sector, which is considered one of the most dynamic industries in Sri Lanka, has been selected to conduct the analysis. The study was conducted by considering three licensed commercial banks in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. This study was conducted with a quantitative nature. The study collected primary data from a sample of 132 respondents through a structured questionnaire, which included questions on teleworking, work stress, and work-life balance. The collected data was used for descriptive analysis, simple regression analysis, and mediating analysis using SPSS software. All the constructs were valid, reliable, and fit with the research model. The impact of teleworking on work stress and work-life balance is significantly mediated. Finally, the study's results confirmed that teleworking positively impacts work-life balance as well as teleworking and work stress have a significant influence, either directly or indirectly, on the work-life balance of women employees in private banks in Sri Lanka. The present study's implications, limits, and future courses are also examined.Item THE IMPACT OF FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS ON WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION WITH THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF WORK STRESS AMONG STAFF-LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN ABC BUSINESS COMPANY(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Piyumi, S. A. N.; Devadas, U. M.The IT sector plays a crucial role in all industries and affects the country's economic growth. Within the competitive, technologically driven, and dynamic economic environment of today, Sri Lanka's Information Technology sector (IT Sector) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industrial sectors. However, according to literature, the IT sector employees suffer high work-life imbalance, workload and work stress and have a high employee turnover rate. Therefore, this study aims to identify the impact of flexible working arrangements on work-life integration with the mediating effects of work stress among staff-level employees at ABC Business Company. The data were collected from eighty-six respondents using Google Forms. The research analysis methods used were Descriptive analysis, Simple linear regression, and Sobel test. The results show that the relationship between Flexible working Arrangements and Work-life integration is partially mediated by Work stress. The other findings are the level of Work-Life Integration in the research is medium. The independent variable indicates a moderate level of perception of flexible working arrangements among the respondents. The mediating variable indicates a moderate level of work stress among the respondents. Furthermore, flexible working arrangements have a significant impact on work-life integration, there is a significant impact of Flexible working arrangements on work stress, and work Stress has a significant impact on work-life integration. Therefore, managers of ABC Business can make decisions related to their employees and implement relevant solutions to enhance their perception of flexible working arrangements and to implement favorable work-life integration initiatives. Moreover, managers can arrange indoor and outdoor training sessions and programs that improve employee well-being, mental health & work-family enrichment and introduce distinct types of flexible working arrangements such as compressed work weeks/hours, and part-time work to enhance coping skills at work. Moreover, it is recommended that managers provide adequate opportunities for individuals who struggle to manage both work and family.Item FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTIONS OF EXECUTIVE LEVEL EMPLOYEES AT ABC APPAREL PVT. LIMITED(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Hewage, C. M.; Devadas, U. M.Employee turnover has become a greater challenge for companies in a highly competitive business environment. This study has been carried out to understand the factors that affect employee turnover intention of executive level employees of ABC Company with 160 respondents. In this study, work stress, burnout, compensation and benefits, and growth opportunities were considered as the underlying reasons for turnover intentions. This research is carried out according to a quantitative approach with a structured survey, used to collect data from executive level employees of ABC Company. Descriptive statistics, regression, and correlation analysis were used in conducting the data analysis for the current study. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between work stress, burnout, compensation & benefits, growth opportunities (independent variables), and employee turnover intention (dependent variable). According to data analysis, employees experience a high level of burnout and moderate level of work stress, while the employees are moderately satisfied with compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities. Further, it was identified that there is a significant impact of work stress, burnout, compensation & benefits, and growth opportunities on employee turnover intention. This study shows the importance of addressing issues related to work stress and burnout through targeted interventions, such as implementing stress management programs, offering career counseling services, and fostering a supportive work environment. It is important to enhance employee growth opportunities and consistently update salaries, wages, and benefits in par with the industry’s benchmark and employees’ needs as well. The research has different limitations as it focuses solely on ABC Company executive level employees. Also, the cross-sectional design does not capture longitudinal changes in turnover intentions or organizational dynamics over time. Hence, further research can be conducted to overcome these limitations and investigate more factors that contribute to employee turnover intention.Item THE IMPACT OF GRAPEVINE COMMUNICATION ON JOB ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION: INCORPORATING WORK STRESS AS THE POTENTIAL MEDIATOR(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Madhura, P.; Welmilla, I.This study investigates the impact of grapevine communication on job engagement among academic staff at the National Colleges of Education in Sri Lanka, specifically focusing on the mediating role of work stress. The research is grounded in Uncertainty Reduction Theory which suggests that individuals actively seek information to reduce uncertainty and improve their understanding of individuals and situations. A quantitative research approach, using a survey design, was employed to collect data from a sample of 225 academic staff members. The findings reveal a significant positive impact of grapevine communication on job engagement. Additionally, a significant negative impact of grapevine communication on work stress was observed, suggesting that effective grapevine communication can reduce work stress. Furthermore, a negative impact of work stress on job engagement was also found. The study explores the mediating effect of work stress on the impact of grapevine communication on job engagement which reveals the result of partial mediation effect of work stress. This research supports Uncertainty Reduction Theory by illustrating how grapevine communication can reduce uncertainty and boost job engagement. While the findings provide valuable insights, future research could explore this topic further by employing a longitudinal design, integrating qualitative methods, and studying a broader range of organisational contexts.Item FACTORS AFFECTING TURNOVER INTENTION OF OPERATIONAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Dananjaya, W.N.; Gamage, P.N.In today’s dynamic world, human resource management has become a very significant and important management field, and companies must be concerned about utilizing their workforce efficiently and effectively to achieve their goal and objectives. This study focuses on discussing the Factors Affecting the Turnover Intention of Operational Level Employees in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka. The problem of the study is “Factors Affecting Turnover Intention of Operational Level Employees in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka” which is identified by studying the literature gap in this area. The research was quantitative research. This cross-sectional research gathered data through a questionnaire from a sample of 250 employees selected through a stratified proportionate random sampling method. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire using a simple random sampling technique. Correlation analysis and simple regression analysis were used to measure the relationship and to test the advanced hypotheses of the study by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). In conclusion, as the key findings of the study, it was found That work-life balance, working environment, Job Security, and Work Stress factors impact employee turnover in the construction industry in Sri Lanka.