Perceived Organizational Support as a Mediator: Mitigating the Impact of Perceived Work Stress on Work Meaningfulness

Abstract

To find out the link and relationships between perceived work stress (PWS), perceived organizational support (POS), and work meaningfulness (WM) among banking sector workers is the subject of this research study. A sample of 500 public and private sector Bank employees, were taken from Punjab, India. Regression mediation analysis was carried out to study the direct and indirect effects of PWS on WM, using POS as a mediator. The results show that PWS both directly and indirectly affected the WM, with POS partially mediating this relationship. Lower level of the PWS is related with the increased levels of WM, directly and indirectly through increased level of POS. The findings suggest that organizations can enhance their employee’s satisfaction and wellbeing levels by giving a working environment which is supportive and addresses the effect of job stress on employees. The study stresses how important it is to consider the relationships between PWS, POS, and WM in addition to highlighting their interplay. For companies wanting to improve employee performance, the results have practical implications. Businesses may foster a good and effective environment that advantages both the employees and the organization as a whole by addressing the workplace stress and emphasizing the organizational support. Expanding the body of knowledge on PWS, POS, and WM, this study sets the basis for further investigation into the links between these elements.