Examining the Effect of Employee Involvement on Employee Commitment under Hybrid Workplace Conditions in the IT Industry

Abstract

The widespread adoption of hybrid workplace models has fundamentally transformed organizational practices in the information technology (IT) sector, particularly in the post-pandemic era. Hybrid work environments provide employees with increased flexibility by combining remote and office-based work, thereby influencing employee attitudes, engagement, and organizational outcomes. Among the critical determinants of organizational effectiveness, employee involvement has emerged as a strategic human resource practice that enhances employee commitment and long-term organizational sustainability. Despite the growing implementation of hybrid work arrangements, limited empirical evidence exists regarding how employee involvement contributes to employee commitment within hybrid workplace settings, particularly in Indian IT organizations. This study examines the effect of employee involvement on employee commitment under hybrid workplace conditions among employees of Capgemini in Telangana, India. A quantitative research design was employed using a structured questionnaire administered to 300 employees selected through stratified random sampling. The study proposes employee involvement as the independent variable, employee commitment as the dependent variable, and hybrid workplace conditions as the contextual workplace factor influencing this relationship. Data are intended to be analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation, multiple regression, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to validate the proposed conceptual framework. It is anticipated that employee involvement will significantly and positively influence employee commitment, while supportive hybrid workplace conditions will strengthen this relationship. The findings are expected to contribute to organizational behavior and human resource management literature by offering evidence-based recommendations for enhancing employee commitment through participative management practices in hybrid work environments. Furthermore, the study provides practical implications for IT organizations seeking to improve employee retention, organizational performance, and workforce sustainability through effective hybrid workplace strategies.