Career Involvement for Employees in the Kuwait Banking Sector

This study aims to examine factors that impact career involvement including career opportunities, promotion, recruitment and selection, compensation, training, and development in the Kuwait banking sector. The survey questionnaire was established to examine factors that impact career involvement. Data for this study has been collected from employees working in the local banks. A total of 371 questionnaires were distributed to employees on the front line. Convenience sampling has been used as a key technique for collecting data. Totally, 328 questionnaires were received at the end of the data collection process. Thus, the response rate was 88.4%. The results indicated that career opportunities, promotion, recruitment & selection, compensation, training, and development have a positive effect on career involvement in the Kuwait banking sector. Career involvement is vital for personal growth, achieving goals, enhancing job performance, advancing in your career, building networks, boosting job satisfaction, staying adaptable, gaining confidence, maintaining work-life balance, and finding personal fulfillment in your professional journey. Therefore, this study recommends that managers and decision-makers schedule regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss their career aspirations, progress, and any challenges they might be facing.