Providing a Model for Enhancing Job Security Among Employees of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
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Job security, job promotion, employees of Ahvaz University of Medical SciencesAbstract
The present study aimed to provide a model for enhancing job security among employees of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. The research method was grounded in data theory and conducted using an exploratory approach. The data collection instruments included interviews and questionnaires, which were administered to 400 employees (in the quantitative section), while 18 experts and specialists in the field participated in the qualitative section. The collected data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential methods through SPSS. The results indicated that the model for enhancing job security among employees of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services was identified and evaluated based on two main indicators (influencing factors and outcomes), six dimensions, and thirty components. Among the causal dimensions, job task transparency and fairness in salary payment had the greatest impact on enhancing job security. In the contextual conditions, a supportive work environment and clear organizational policies were of high importance. Among the intervening conditions, planning for training new skills had the highest weight. In the strategic dimension, the reward and incentive system, fairness in recruitment, and consideration of employees’ suggestions played a prominent role. Ultimately, the main outcomes of enhanced job security included job satisfaction, continued cooperation, and work–life balance. Examination of the model fit indices showed that the proposed model had very desirable validity and fit. Based on the results, enhancing employees’ job security requires simultaneous attention to individual, organizational, and managerial factors, with an emphasis on transparency, support, and skill development. The extracted model serves as an effective tool for operationalizing human resource policies and increasing job security in the healthcare sector.
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