http://hdl.handle.net/10071/2138 2026-04-22T08:10:42Z 2026-04-22T08:10:42Z Junça Silva, A. Loureiro, C. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/36975 2026-04-21T12:14:28Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título próprio: Lunch break recovery as a predictor of work engagement and well-being: The within-person moderating influence of harmony Autoria: Junça Silva, A.; Loureiro, C. Resumo: Although prior research has demonstrated that extended recovery periods (e.g., weekends or vacations) promote employee well-being and engagement, less attention has been given to short daily recovery experiences, such as lunch breaks. This study examined whether recovery during lunch breaks is associated with daily well-being through work engagement and whether daily harmony moderated this indirect relationship. A five-day diary study was conducted with 40 hospitality employees (N = 200 day-level observations). Multilevel analyses were used to test within-person variations in recovery, work engagement, and well-being across days. As hypothesized, recovery during lunch breaks showed a significant indirect effect on daily well-being through work engagement (? = 0.17, 95% CI [0.05, 0.34]). When work engagement was included in the model, the direct effect of lunch break recovery on well-being became non-significant (? = −0.04, p > 0.47), indicating full mediation. Moreover, daily harmony moderated this indirect pathway (? = −0.03, 95% CI [−0.08, −0.01]), such that the association between work engagement and well-being were stronger on days of lower harmony. This study extends recovery and self-regulation theories by showing that brief, routine recovery opportunities, such as lunch breaks, can sustain daily work engagement and well-being, especially under conditions of reduced harmony.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Jaramillo Zapata, M. Lopes, D. S. Alves, T. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/36967 2026-04-21T10:55:06Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título próprio: Informing food choices with mobile augmented reality: A field experiment on food affordances, functionality, and sustainability Autoria: Jaramillo Zapata, M.; Lopes, D. S.; Alves, T. Resumo: Growing consumer interest in health-conscious and environmentally sustainable practices has underscored the need for innovative tools to support informed decision-making in food consumption. This study explores the potential of mobile Augmented Reality (AR) technology in enhancing consumer awareness of food sustainability, functionality, affordances, and its influence on behavioral change. We conducted a field experiment in a real-world supermarket setting, where participants used a mobile AR application to scan food items and access detailed information on their functional, sustainable, and affordances. The study employed a combination of interviews, questionnaires, and user experience evaluations to assess the system’s impact. Results indicate that the mobile AR system received a high usability rating (84.60) and a strong perceived ease of use score (4.42), reflecting a positive user experience. Participants demonstrated a high level of comprehension regarding the information presented, and notably, all expressed an intention to modify their dietary habits based on their interaction with the app. These findings highlight mobile AR’s potential to educate consumers and drive positive behavioral shifts toward more sustainable and informed food choices.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Dias, C. Pereira, L. F. Dias, Á. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/36966 2026-04-21T10:45:27Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título próprio: Stakeholder capitalism: A new perspective on corporate sustainability Autoria: Dias, C.; Pereira, L. F.; Dias, Á. Resumo: Purpose How companies operating in Europe operationalize stakeholder capitalism as a strategic and governance framework for achieving corporate sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study using twenty semi-structured interviews with executives and sustainability managers, triangulated with corporate sustainability reports. Data were analyzed thematically and taxonomically using NVivo. Findings Companies exhibit a hybrid model of implementation that blends regulatory compliance (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, GRI) with relational proximity and trust-based engagement. Leadership plays a decisive role in translating normative commitments into strategic actions, while environmental, social and governance impact measurement remains limited and fragmented. Research limitations/implications The study advances stakeholder theory by conceptualizing stakeholder capitalism as a dynamic capability that integrates ethical, strategic and relational dimensions within governance systems. Practical implications Managers should institutionalize stakeholder engagement through governance mechanisms, cross-functional coordination and transparent reporting to strengthen resilience and trust. Originality/value This research contributes rare empirical evidence from a European context, reframing stakeholder capitalism as an organizational capability that reconciles ethics, performance and sustainability within complex regulatory environments.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bondarouk, T. Brewster, C. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/36943 2026-04-17T14:50:26Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título próprio: Conceptualising the future of HRM and technology research Autoria: Bondarouk, T.; Brewster, C. Resumo: This paper examines the role of information technology (IT) directly on one central aspect of work in the twenty-first century, its impact on HRM itself. We use the long-established ‘Harvard’ model of HRM, offering a more contextualised view of HRM, a more expansive view of stakeholders, and a wider and more long-term approach to outcomes. Applying those principles to the literature on IT and HRM helps us clarify both the advantages and disadvantages to different stakeholders of the intersection between HRM and technology. We show that rapid technological developments offer a new, smart, digital context for HRM practices with the better quality HRM data and enabling a strong HRM ownership by all stakeholders. At the same time, we see a tension in HRM responsibilities between HRM professionals and organizational members who are not directly assigned HRM tasks but are the subject of them. On the basis of that analysis we offer suggestions for future research.

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