Exploring The Impact of Job Crafting and Meaningful Work on Employee Engagement among Working Professionals

Abstract

The modern workplace is undergoing constant transformation due to technological advancements, globalization, and shifting organizational demands. As job roles become more dynamic, employees are increasingly expected to adapt, innovate, and find personal meaning in their work. In this context, understanding how employees actively shape their roles and derive meaningfulness becomes essential to sustaining engagement. This study investigates the influence of job crafting and meaningful work on employee engagement among working professionals with a focus on gender and generational differences too. A total of 125 employees (62 male and 63 female) working across various industries completed standardized scales measuring these constructs. The age range of the participants were 23-55 years. Linear regression analysis was used to understand the relationship of work engagement on work performance. Pearson product moment was applied to examine the correlation between job crafting and meaningful work with employee engagement. The findings of the study indicated that there was a positive correlation between Job crafting and Meaningful work with employee engagement. The regression analysis finding indicated that dimensions of Job crafting and Meaningful work does have an effect on employee engagement.