Flexible Working Arrangements and Millennials During COVID-19 : Work Better Leads to Feel Better?

Geetha Subramaniam; Nur Zafira Akma Rozlan; Lennora Putit; Bala  Maniam

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3729

Authors

Geetha Subramaniam Faculty of Education, Language and Psychology, SEGI University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Nur Zafira Akma Rozlan Faculty of Business and Management, University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia; IMAN Publication, Department of Editorial, Kajang Malaysia
Lennora Putit Faculty of Business and Management, University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Bala Maniam Department of Finance, Sam Houston State University, Texas, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3729

Keywords:

Flexible Working Arrangements, Mental Health, Well-being, Millennials, SDG

Abstract

Malaysian millennials are reported to be struggling with stress and well-being issues at the workplace during the last decade. Drawing from the Self-Determination Theory, this study examines whether flexible working arrangements (FWAs) could impact millennials' mental health, well-being and productivity at the workplace. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 400 millennials in the services sector during the COVID-19 period. Findings revealed that FWAs influenced millennials' mental health, well-being, and productivity as millennials value job autonomy and a friendly work ecosystem as an ideal workplace. This sees a compelling case for Malaysian businesses to adopt FWAs in a more structured way in line with Sustainable Development Goal -3.

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