| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the motivations, challenges, and rewards experienced by
seasonal workers during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Drawing on a
qualitative phenomenological methodology, data were collected from seasonal
workers employed in the Hajj periods and analyzed through thematic analysis.
The findings reveal that seasonal workers are motivated by both professional
aspirations and profound personal or spiritual values, which drive their
participation in an event of immense religious significance. However, they also
face financial uncertainty, emotional strain, and lack of job security, which can
negatively affect their well-being and family stability. These results suggest the
need for strategies that maximize the spiritual and professional benefits of
seasonal employment while minimizing its financial and emotional challenges.
The study also offers useful recommendations for businesses, emphasizing the
importance of understanding employees' lived experiences to enhance workplace
policies, communication, training, and support systems, all of which will
ultimately improve employee well-being, job satisfaction, and organizational
effectiveness. By providing a comprehensive understanding of workers' actual
experiences, as well as practical recommendations for employers and legislators,
the study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on seasonal employment
and religious holidays. | en_US |
