The Moderating Roles of Workplace Diversity and Transformational Leadership Towards a Structural Equation Model of Human Resource Practice for Resilient Employment in the BPO Service Industry

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DR. MICHAEL F. GIBAGA

Abstract

This study investigated the complex interplay between human resource practices, employee 


resilience, and moderating factors within the dynamic Business Process Outsourcing industry in the 


Philippines\' National Capital Region. Focusing on workplace diversity, transformational leadership, and 


employee profile, the research employed a structural equation modeling approach to analyze data 


gathered through quantitative surveys from employees across various BPO firms. The SEM findings 


revealed a significant positive relationship between robust human resource practices and enhanced 


employee resilience. However, this relationship was interestingly moderated by workplace diversity, 


suggesting that while diversity offers numerous benefits, it can also present unique challenges in fostering 


resilience. Furthermore, the study identified EXL as a prominent employer within the industry, characterized by a workforce largely composed of college graduates. 


This insight highlights the evolving demographics and skillsets within the industry, characterized 


by a workforce largely composed of college graduates. This insight highlights the evolving demographics and skillsets within the BPO sector. The research underscores the importance of tailoring human 


resource strategies to effectively leverage the positive impact of transformational leadership while navigating the complexities of diverse work environments. By understanding these nuanced relationships, 


BPO organizations can develop more effective HR practices to cultivate a resilient and thriving workforce. 


 

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