Happiness at Work and Motivation for a Sustainable Workforce: Evidence from Female Hotel Employees

Arzu Atan, Hale Ozgit and Fatos Silman
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Arzu Atan: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Cyprus International University, Nicosia 99258, Turkey
Hale Ozgit: School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Cyprus International University, Nicosia 99258, Turkey
Fatos Silman: Faculty of Education, Cyprus International University, Nicosia 99258, Turkey

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 14, 1-17

Abstract: Employment practices that support happiness at work are critical tools for developing a sustainable workforce. In today’s challenging environment, both economically and environmentally, the contribution of a sustainable workforce, which is the most critical asset for hospitality businesses to survive and succeed, cannot be ignored. This study explores the effects of motivational dimensions on happiness at work. These relationships were evaluated using the SPSS for Windows 25.0 and AMOS 23.0 programs. For this purpose, data were collected from 271 female employees in various four- and five-star hotels in North Cyprus. As predicted, the results revealed that motivational dimensions affect the dimensions of happiness at work. This study confirmed that a better understanding of employees’ needs and demands would encourage motivation and result in happier employees. The findings offer important implications for hospitality industry organizations seeking to maximize employee happiness in the workplace and strive for the sustainability of their workforce.

Keywords: motivation; sustainable workforce; happiness at work; hospitality; women (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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