Job insecurity’s relation to employee performance: review of existing studies shows quantitative approach dominates and highlights need for more research

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings An international team of researchers carried out a review of the existing peer-reviewed studies of job insecurity (JI). The results showed the quantitative cognitive dimension has dominated. Meanwhile, in-role performance and OCB (organizational citizenship behaviors) were most often investigated in relation to the four dimensions of job insecurity, drawing from a range of theoretical perspectives. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.