Are Remote Workers Innovative? The Interplay Between Psychological Contract and Innovative Work Behaviour With Mediating Role of Work Engagement

The contemporary dynamic business climate is dominated by hyper competition and technological advancement, challenging businesses to engage their human capital. To overcome this, there is a need to focus on the employee-employer relationship to improve work behaviour. To address this, the study looks at how the “relational psychological contract” affects “innovative work behaviour” among employees in the IT sector, with work engagement acting as a mediating factor. An online survey received 250 responses from participants within the IT sector. The study used SPSS and PLS-SEM tools to analyse 250 responses using the structural equation modelling technique. Analysing the mediation effect of work engagement between “relational psychological contract” and “innovative work behaviour.” This paper reflects the findings of the “relational psychological contract” effect on “innovative work behaviour” within a remote working culture. Followed by managerial & theoretical implications and limitations of the study, along with outlining the scope for future research.