A Review of Causes and Consequeces of Workplace Isolation
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https://doi.org/10.11113/sh.v2n3.448Keywords:
Workplace isolation, servant leadership, self-efficacy, job satisfaction and job performance, teleworkersAbstract
The present study is an attempt to investigate the relationship of servant leadership, workplace isolation, job satisfaction and job performance along with the moderating effect of self-efficacy of teleworkers of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC). Workplace isolation is a critical challenge of remote work settings. Perceptions of isolation originate due to reduced chances of casual interaction with supervisors and coworkers. The current study has series of contribution on the most significant and emergent problem arising in remote work settings that is workplace isolation. Servant leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping employees attitudes and behaviors. Keeping in view, this study will also extensively contribute to the current literature of workplace isolation and it will stimulate important research questions for future endeavors. Literature review has highlighted number of theoretical and practical implications in remote work settings of state life insurance corporation of Pakistan (SLICP). Limitations and future avenues will help the managers to make coping strategies for the teleworkers who feel isolated in the workplace.
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