Digital work environment, employee engagement and job performance: A study of a state university in Sri Lanka

The study investigates the mediating role of a digital work environment in leadership and training and their influence on employee engagement and job performance in a higher education context. Quantitative approach with a sample size of 161 non-academic employees at ABC State University in Sri Lanka. The data collection was done through structured questionnaires. Regression analysis and structural equation modeling were used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results indicated that leadership and training were significant influencers of the digital work environment, which then influenced employee engagement. Employee engagement mediates between digital work environments and job performance, emphasizing the importance of transformational leadership and continuous training for effective digital transformation. The study is limited to one state university in Sri Lanka, which may affect generalizability. Future research could explore multi-institutional or cross-country analyses for broader applicability.