This research investigates the link between personal resources and employee engagement. A survey was conducted among 365 employees working in tourism companies in Hanoi. Drawing on the conservation of resources theory, three key personal resource factors were examined: self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Using the PLS-SEM analytical approach, findings indicate that all three personal resource factors have a direct positive effect on job satisfaction. Additionally, the study reveals that self-esteem and optimism significantly influence job engagement, while self-efficacy does not show a direct impact on engagement. The results further demonstrate a positive association between job satisfaction and job engagement within the tourism sector. Moreover, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism indirectly affect job engagement through their influence on job satisfaction. The study concludes with a discussion of the findings, implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.
