The Impact of Lunchtime Social Activities on Emotional Exhaustion among Workplace Newcomers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202512422

Author(s)

Chen Liu1,*, Qianqian Xi2

Affiliation(s)

1School of Management, China Women’s University, Beijing, China 2Lintao County Tax Service, Gansu Provincial Tax Service, State Taxation Administration, Lintao, Gansu, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Newcomers in the workforce represent a demographic that warrants special attention within organizations. As the lifeblood of companies, they infuse vitality and innovation but simultaneously confront the challenges of acclimating to new environments and adapting to unfamiliar roles. This study concentrates on this group, aiming to explore how lunchtime social activities influence emotional exhaustion among workplace newcomers by alleviating feelings of isolation. It also examines the role of inclusive leadership as a moderating factor. Through comprehensive data analysis, the findings reveal that lunchtime social engagements significantly reduce the feelings of workplace loneliness experienced by newcomers, thereby mitigating their emotional exhaustion. Furthermore, inclusive leadership emerges as a crucial moderating influence in this context. The conclusions drawn from this research hold substantial implications for enhancing the mental well-being of workplace newcomers, optimizing organizational culture, and improving operational efficiency.

Keywords

Workplace Newcomers; Lunchtime Social Activities; Workplace Loneliness; Emotional Exhaustion; Inclusive Leadership

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