Effective employee job crafting in the workplace: Intrinsic motivation and knowledge sharing are key

Abstract

Purpose

Superior firm performance and a favorable impact on employee well-being are some key benefits attainable when workers engage in job crafting. High levels of intrinsic motivation in the employees involved increases the overall effectiveness of such activities. Team context factors can positively affect motivation levels, with knowledge sharing and mutual trust particularly important.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Superior firm performance and a favorable impact on employee well-being are some key benefits attainable when workers engage in job crafting. High levels of intrinsic motivation in the employees involved increases the overall effectiveness of such activities. Team context factors can positively affect motivation levels, with knowledge sharing and mutual trust particularly important.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Effective employee job crafting in the workplace: Intrinsic motivation and knowledge sharing are key", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 3, pp. 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2020-0118