Work Engagement through Individual Social Responsibility: Exploring the Connection

Work engagement is an evolving concept. It could be defined as a work-related positive state of mind, which includes vigor, dedication and absorption. Recent studies have highlighted that work engagement is associated with social support. At workplaces, interventions could be introduced in a range of forms. In order to provide an intervention, we have hypothesized a link. That is, through individual social responsibility (ISR) as social support, work engagement could be promoted. For this purpose, a review of literature has been synthesized exploring the link. The implications and suggestions for future studies are discussed.