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Dimensions of employee resilience: evidence from Indian hydropower sector

Sunil Kumar (Shoolini University, Solan, India) (Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India)
Dushyanth Kumar (Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India)

Continuity & Resilience Review

ISSN: 2516-7502

Article publication date: 3 September 2024

Issue publication date: 20 September 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The power sector organizations are transforming swiftly with technological advancements and competition in the market. The present study aims to validate the determinants of employee resilience in hydropower organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

A quantitative, cross-sectional research approach was used to conduct the study. The information was collected through a structured questionnaire from 853 employees working in 30 hydropower plants in North India. The PLS-SEM technique used to validate the extracted factors' structure.

Findings

The study validated determinants of employee resilience: self-management, flexibility and proactiveness, interactive, vision, relationships and problem-solving skills.

Research limitations/implications

The implications of employee resilience as a strategic tool to diffuse rapid work and environmental changes is validated in select hydropower plants.

Originality/value

The research is original and conducted in the hydropower sector to explore the concept of employee resilience.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge the managers of power plants under study for their support during the fieldwork. We appreciate the contribution of the editor(s) and anonymous reviewers for the feedback and support during the publication process.

Citation

Kumar, S. and Kumar, D. (2024), "Dimensions of employee resilience: evidence from Indian hydropower sector", Continuity & Resilience Review, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 77-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/CRR-05-2024-0012

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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