It is not a case of “one size fits all”: the need for customized HRM practices for employee engagement

Abstract

Purpose

This study seeks to evaluate the role of HRM practices in enhancing Employee Engagement, particularly at varying levels of perceived psychological safety.

Design/Methodology/Approach

Data collected through a questionnaire survey of 151 nurses are analyzed with warp-PLS structural equation modeling.

Findings

Perceived HRM practices lead to higher engagement levels. Psychological safety moderates the relationship between HRM practices and employee engagement inversely.

Originality/value

An un-preceded study examining the moderating role of Psychological safety on the instrumentality of HRM practices on engagement particularly among experienced medical care providers. Results suggest to provide customized HRM practices to experienced nurses in order to enhance their engagement levels.

Citation

Jose, G., M., N.P. and Mampilly, S.R. (2021), "It is not a case of “one size fits all”: the need for customized HRM practices for employee engagement", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2021-0021