EFFECT OF WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY ON EMPLOYEES’ ENGAGEMENT IN PIGGYVEST AND OPAY IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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This research focused on the effect of workplace flexibility on employee engagement: A study of
selected FinTech Companies. Job satisfaction and work-life balance are not achieved because a
non-flexible work environment and less focused employee engagement may stifle creativity and
innovation. Employees may feel constrained within rigid structures, limiting their ability to
experiment with new ideas or approaches. As the main concerns of employee engagement are job
satisfaction and organizational behavior. The purpose of this study is to know how flexible work
environments affects employee engagements. The social exchange theory, work/family theory and
spillover theory provided to the theoretical foundation of the study. A quantitative survey method
was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised of 762 employees and sample
questionnaire were administered to a sample size of 262 employees using convenience and
stratified sampling techniques. Results showed there is a significant positive relationship between
Compressed workweek, Job sharing, Flextime and employee engagement of selected FinTech
companies and implementing flexible work arrangements at these companies can lead to enhanced
employee engagement, personal development, and a more satisfied workforce. Hence, this study
recommends that Organizations should incorporate workplace flexibility, Compressed workweek,
Job sharing, and part-time work into their recruitment processes to enhance employee engagement
and satisfaction.
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H Social Sciences (General)