Determining the Factors Influencing the Behavioral Intention of Job-Seeking Filipinos to Career Shift and Greener Pasture

Prince Reuben C. Belida, Ardvin Kester S. Ong (), Michael N. Young and Josephine D. German
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Prince Reuben C. Belida: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines
Ardvin Kester S. Ong: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines
Michael N. Young: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines
Josephine D. German: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines

Societies, 2024, vol. 14, issue 8, 1-27

Abstract: The current diverse opportunities available worldwide have caused an increase in the pursuit of changing jobs in the Philippines for greener pastures, leading to a decrease in organization efficiency due to career shifts or intentions for shifting. With the evident movement of workers, this study aimed to establish a model for determining the factors that influence job-seeking Filipino workers to shift careers and seek greener pastures by holistically analyzing variables using the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Value-Belief-Norm. A total of 210 valid responses among employees who shifted careers were collected through online surveys via social media platforms using purposive sampling. Partial least square structural equation modeling as the main multivariate tool was utilized to assess the hypothesized relationships. The findings of this study revealed that self-transcendence values in shaping personal norms and ascription to responsibility affected the intention to career shift or greener pasture-seeking behavior. In addition, subjective norms affected attitude, while organizational commitment negatively affected intention for greener pastures. It was seen that the factors that affect intention behavior the most among Filipinos were better opportunities, financial stability, workplace environment, and work–life balance—a notion that connects with the Protestant Work Ethics. It was evident that self-perception of a better career, growth, and overall profit merged to influence the intention of a career shift. It could be suggested that job rotation and job enhancement may reduce these intentions and lead to satisfaction among employees. Moreover, job roles may be reevaluated to identify (dis)satisfaction among employees, so the spearheading team may evaluate what actions are needed. Enhancement of skills and development through seminars and training may also be considered.

Keywords: behavioral intentions; career shift; structural equation modeling; theory of planned behavior; Value-Belief-Norm Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 A14 P P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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