Factors and Mechanisms Influencing the Career Success of Female Logistics Employees

Zimeng Zhu

doi:10.54097/b2tk7b77

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Zimeng Zhu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/b2tk7b77

Keywords:

Career success; logistics employees; women; Conservation of Resources Theory.

Abstract

With the increasing participation of women in the workforce, their career development in the logistics industry has received growing attention. Based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory, this study constructs a theoretical model to examine the mechanisms by which positive factors (such as openness, logistics professional foundation, and work-family enrichment) and negative factors (such as the glass ceiling effect and after-hours connectivity) influence the career success of female logistics employees. The model further explores the mediating role of well-being and the moderating role of enterprise-level smart logistics development. Using questionnaire surveys and SPSS-based statistical analysis, the results reveal that the aforementioned factors significantly affect career success—positively or negatively. Well-being partially mediates the relationships between openness, logistics expertise, work-family enrichment, the glass ceiling effect, and career success, and fully mediates the relationship between after-hours connectivity and career success. Additionally, the level of smart logistics development amplifies the negative impact of certain factors on well-being. This study offers theoretical insights and practical recommendations for promoting the career development of female logistics professionals and improving enterprise-level management strategies.

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