Career concerns, career satisfaction and career wellbeing as contemporary human resources management issues: Theoretical perspective

Abstract

Since the contemporary world of work is departmentalised for efficient and effective functioning, individuals with certain similar competencies and skills are deliberately grouped in units and divisions. Consequently, the terms specialisation and professionalism have emerged, which in turn have given birth to various career-related concepts. Career concerns, career satisfaction and career wellbeing are notable career-related concepts presently attracting the attention of scholars and practitioners, especially in the fields of industrial/organisational psychology and business management. The career concepts of concerns, satisfaction and wellbeing are regarded as important because of their dynamic nature and significant impact on individual employees, employers, corporate organisations, and the national economy. Although career concerns, career satisfaction and career wellbeing are interrelated and generic across the sectorial divisions, variations are often experienced, probably because of individual differences and the nature of the three concepts. The objective of this chapter is to explore the relationship between career concerns, career satisfaction and career wellbeing.