The Coworking space phenomenon is rapidly growing across the countries of North America, Europe, and Asia. Owing to its functional work environment, it offers coworkers a collaborative atmosphere that makes them more involved at work. The research study aims to describe the causal relationship of workplace design to perceived work performance and to employee engagement and collaborative capability as mediating variables through the use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
A total of 350 coworkers aged 18-60 years old, from 27 different coworking spaces in Metro Manila, Philippines participated in the study. The findings of this research revealed that workplace design has no direct effect on perceived work performance; hence, perceived work performance improves when coworkers are more engaged and have better collaborative capability. Nonetheless, the rest of the hypothesized premises were affirmed in the result of this study.
This paper can help the HR managers and the business centers to create a more flexible and constructive workplace setting for their employees. Further, the results can be used as a basis for the fundamental shift of the traditional workspace into a new creative workplace.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1.1 Workplace Design
2.1.2 Employee Engagement
2.1.3 Collaborative Capability
2.1.4 Perceived Work Performance
2.2 The Hypothesized Model
3. METHOD
3.1 Design
3.2 Sample and Study Site
3.3 Instrumentation
3.4 Data Gathering Procedure and Ethical Consideration
3.5 Data Analysis
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the causal relationship between workplace design and perceived work performance in coworking spaces, utilizing employee engagement and collaborative capability as mediating variables. The study seeks to provide insights that help HR managers and business centers optimize workplace settings to enhance employee performance.
- Impact of workplace design on employee engagement and collaboration.
- Mediating roles of employee engagement and collaborative capability in work performance.
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis of coworking environments.
- Psychological perspectives on workplace design (Yerkes-Dodson and Herzberg theories).
- Recommendations for future-oriented, creative workspace strategies.
Excerpt from the Book
1. INTRODUCTION
With the arrival of millennial workers, the rise of startup businesses, and increasing number of freelancers, the work environment is indeed rapidly evolving. Changes in the labor market over the years yield a tremendous increase in contingent work. These changes paved the way to a so-called “creative class” of workers. These types of employees prefer to work independently and refuse to work in bureaucracies or traditional career paths (Russ & Orel, 2015; Cresa, 2017). This trend plays a vital role in redefining traditional offices, particularly in the physical office structure. Employees’ performances nowadays are not only driven by compensation, rewards, and recognition, but also by workplace design (Kohn, 2014; Waber, Magnolfi, and Lindsay, 2014). They tend to become less productive in their work since the setting of their workspace is immoderately formal and they are designated in a cramped cubicle at the little corner of their offices (Trees, 2017). Some workspaces focus on sustainability and impact of technology in their office. Some have forgotten that they should likewise give attention in designing a workspace for the employees that maximizes their potential, performance, and productivity.
Coworking spaces provide workers the discretion as to where and when to work. This allows them to manage their own time in doing other responsibilities (Aranko, 2015). It offers a broadened learning and networking opportunities that are hardly found within an organization (Raffaele & Connel, 2016) and a way to lessen work isolation (Fuzi, 2015). Employees coming from different organizations and industries can bring different resources to the coworking community. Likewise, workers can gain different takeaways from the community and they also feel more motivated since their jobs become less routinary (Liimatainen, 2015).
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter highlights the evolution of the modern work environment, the rise of the "creative class," and the growing significance of coworking spaces as an alternative to traditional office settings.
2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: This section establishes the study's foundation using the Yerkes-Dodson theory and Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene theory, while reviewing literature related to workplace design, engagement, and performance.
3. METHOD: This chapter details the descriptive causal research design, the selection of 350 respondents across 27 coworking spaces in Metro Manila, and the use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
RESULTS: This section presents the demographic profile of the respondents and the findings from the Exploratory Factor Analysis, including the dimensions of workplace design and collaborative capability.
DISCUSSION: This chapter interprets the research findings, specifically addressing how workplace design affects engagement and why a direct effect on work performance was not observed.
CONCLUSION: The final chapter summarizes the study's contributions, affirming that coworking spaces serve as effective alternatives to traditional offices for fostering employee motivation and collaboration.
Keywords
coworking spaces, workplace design, employee engagement, collaborative capability, perceived work performance, creative class, structural equation modeling, work productivity, office environment, organizational psychology, human resources, employee performance, coworking community, professional network, workplace strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research examines the influence of physical workplace design on perceived work performance within coworking spaces, specifically looking at how employee engagement and collaborative capability act as mediators.
What are the central thematic areas?
Key themes include the evolution of work environments, the impact of physical office aesthetics and functionality on productivity, the psychological drivers of employee engagement, and the role of coworking communities in facilitating collaboration.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to develop and test a model that describes how workplace design affects performance through engagement and collaborative capability, providing actionable insights for HR and business managers.
Which scientific method was utilized?
The study employs a descriptive causal design and uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and SPSS version 22 to analyze the relationships between the observed and latent variables.
What does the main body of the paper cover?
The paper covers the theoretical foundations of motivation, literature reviews on office design, the methodology for survey data collection in Metro Manila, and a statistical analysis of the resulting model.
What are the defining keywords of this work?
The core keywords include coworking spaces, workplace design, employee engagement, collaborative capability, and perceived work performance.
Did the study find a direct link between workplace design and performance?
Surprisingly, the findings indicate that workplace design has no direct effect on perceived work performance; instead, its influence is mediated through employee engagement and collaborative capability.
How does Filipino culture influence the findings?
The study notes that a cultural tendency among some coworkers to be hesitant in initiating interactions may contribute to the observed low connection between collaborative capability and performance in some cases.
What are the implications for Human Resource management?
HR managers can utilize these findings to redefine traditional workspaces, fostering diversity, innovation, and stronger social support to improve overall employee performance.
Was the Yerkes-Dodson theory supported?
The study notes that the Yerkes-Dodson law was disproved by the results within the specific context of the surveyed coworking spaces.
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- Hannah Angelica Go (Autor:in), Lalaine B. Boco (Autor:in), Joseph Christian A. (Autor:in), 2018, The Effect of Workplace Design to Employee Engagement, Collaborative Capability, and Perceived Work Performance in Coworking Spaces, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/416069
