Title: The influence of career adaptability on well-being indicators and job performance

Authors: Hoa Quynh Tran; Phuong V. Nguyen; Thi Vu Anh Trinh; Tien Viet Ho

Addresses: Graduate Institute, University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam ' Center for Public Administration, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam ' Center for Public Administration, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam ' Graduate Institute, University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

Abstract: Life aspects have been neglected yet are inseparable from work aspects to achieve career success in the current dynamic world, this study focuses on examining how employees' career adaptability can lead to enhanced job performance and its underlying mechanisms through well-being indicators including life meaning, life satisfaction, and job satisfaction. Using the structural equation modelling method to analyse data from 301 public servants in Long An Province, Vietnam, the results indicate that career adaptability is essential in helping employees experience a greater sense of well-being. Career adaptability and well-being both are statistically significant antecedents that enhance employee job performance. Another notable finding of the study is the mediating roles of life satisfaction and job satisfaction in the relationship between career adaptability and job performance. Based on the analysed results, recommended future directions and managerial implications contribute to enhancing employee performance in organisations.

Keywords: career adaptability; job performance; life meaning; life satisfaction; job satisfaction.

DOI: 10.1504/JGBA.2022.127206

Journal for Global Business Advancement, 2022 Vol.15 No.1, pp.63 - 80

Received: 06 Dec 2021
Accepted: 07 Dec 2021
Published online: 28 Nov 2022 *