Adacha Felix Kwala

This research is aimed at critically examining the concept of gamification and its impact on human activities in the contemporary world, particularly in workplaces or organizations. During the course of the research, other vital concepts like an employee and emotional engagement will also be addressed at length. In order to achieve this aim, the research adopted the positivist philosophical approach as well as a combination of both qualitative and quantitative research. It was discovered that gamification, when applied to human activities, tends to yield a high level of emotional engagement. Similarly, the use of gamification in workplaces enhances employee engagement, competition, motivation and a high level of productivity.

The integration of the Internet into business operations has led to the rise of cyberloafing, which involves engaging in non-work-related online activities during work hours. This study adopts a novel approach using Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory to explore the positive aspects of cyberloafing and its impact on employee well-being. Conducted with a sample of 255 employees from diverse sectors in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), this study investigated how cyberloafing can reduce perceived stress, provide mental breaks, and foster creativity and innovation. Challenging traditional views that consider cyberloafing as purely counterproductive, this study posits that it can be a potential resource for enhancing well-being. Utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 4, the analysis revealed significant relationships between cyberloafing, stress reduction, mental relaxation, and creativity, which collectively contributed to improved employee performance and well-being. The findings suggest that under the right conditions, cyberloafing serves as an effective coping mechanism that promotes both innovation and stress relief. This study offers valuable insights for organizations by highlighting strategies to leverage the positive aspects of cyberloafing while managing its risks.