The role of flourishing on career well-being and turnover intention of employees in entry-level positions

Abstract

Background: Millennials and Generation Z tend to constitute most of the employees in organisations, especially in entry-level positions. Given the ongoing changes in the workforce, having a younger, more aspirational and tech-savvy workforce can create enormous difficulties for both the company and the employees.
Objectives: To investigate the relationship between flourishing and career well-being of employees in entry-level positions in selected private organisations in Windhoek. To investigate the relationship between flourishing and turnover intention of employees in entry-level positions in selected private organisations in Windhoek.
Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational research design was employed in this study. Through purposive sampling, 119 entry-level employees at selected private organisations in Windhoek, Namibia, participated.
Results: Flourishing, which entails psychological, social and emotional well-being, positively and significantly correlates with career well-being of entry-level employees. Social well-being significantly impacts entry-level employees’ intentions to resign.
Conclusion: When entry-level employees flourish, they thrive in their careers. As such, interventions focused on the emotional, social and psychological well-being of entry-level employees are crucial.
Contribution: Organisations must enhance their human resources practices to ensure that entry-level employees’ well-being is safeguarded in the workplace.