Exploring job embeddedness among local and international employees: a systematic review

Job embeddedness (JE) among local and international employees is a complex and dynamic phenomenon. This systematic review examined important categories and themes used in the literature from 2013 to 2024 to concurrently address the limited discussion on JE of local and international employees. Seventy articles sourced from the databases of Scopus and Web of Science were analyzed, revealing two key categories and five themes related to job embeddedness. The study identified categories such as 'JE of local employees' and 'JE of international employees', along with themes including 'Organizational embeddedness', 'Community embeddedness', 'Integration of international employees into their host country's community, company, and career', 'Family integration of international employees,' and 'International employees' job embeddedness in trans-nations'. These themes emphasized the complexity and interdependence of JE, highlighting the necessity of a multifaceted approach to its investigation. Future research is recommended to explore how job embeddedness affects perceptions of job security, career advancement opportunities, and overall quality of life, including the effects of variables such as international assignments and talent development programs.