Dimensions of employee resilience: evidence from Indian hydropower sector

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.