Author(s): Rasha Qawasmeh, Hakem Sharari, Abdullah HelalatAhmed Bani-Mustafa
The concept of sustainability exists in the business and management literature and is studied from the economic, environmental, and social perspectives. While the economic and environmental perspectives are sufficiently researched, less attention is paid to social sustainability. This paper investigates the impact of organizational design for quality of life (human development, artifacts, fair payment, values, health and wellness) on employee sustainability (job performance, job motivation, job commitment, job retention). A questionnaire was distributed to various level personnel working in private sector companies. It resulted in 116 valid questionnaires, which, when descriptively analyzed, established the nature of impact and significance of employee quality of life on employee sustainability. Results showed that organizations should improve employee sustainability by investing in the appropriate values, physical artifacts, and health and wellness programs. Results also showed that the key elements defining quality of life within a workplace affect employee job performance, motivation, commitment, and retention. The paper, accordingly, recommends organizations adopt approaches to design their work environments (creating proper artifacts, investing in health and wellness programs, providing sufficient payments, helping employees develop their careers) to enhance employee sustainability. The paper contributes to understanding the relationship between the organizational design for quality of life and employee sustainability.