Career adaptability and emotional intelligence on work engagement among employees: A theoretical approach

Amanda  Swartz

doi:10.38140/ijspsy.v3i1.909

Authors

Amanda Swartz University of the Western Cape, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/ijspsy.v3i1.909

Keywords:

Career adaptability, Emotional intelligence, Work engagement

Abstract

This paper investigates a theoretical approach to career adaptability and emotional intelligence on work engagement among employees in the Education sector. This paper presents a theoretical framework of the career construction theory of career adaptability. It discusses the literature review on career adaptability, emotional intelligence, and employee engagement as conceptual literature. This paper ensures that readers, scholars, and researchers get the values, knowledge, and skills necessary to lead successful lives and contribute to the growth of the education sector in South Africa. It advocates for providing every scholar in school and the classroom with a high-quality education.

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