Unveiling the impact of corporate humanistic responsibility on sustainable employee well-being: Exploring perceived support and shared experiences

Abstract

The significance of employee well-being within corporate social responsibility (CSR) is widely acknowledged. However, while CSR often emphasizes its societal dimension, its humanistic aspect frequently remains in the background, with limited exploration of its connection to employee well-being from this perspective. This study seeks to fill this gap by examining the role of corporate humanistic responsibility (CHR) in enhancing employee well-being, focusing on its influence through perceived organizational support (POS) and homogeneous experiences (HEs), employing an emerging-enabling process approach. Data were gathered from 236 employees across 70 multinational corporations through a two-time point survey. The findings indicate that both POS and HE positively mediate the relationship between CHR, life well-being, and psychological well-being. However, the sequential mediation did not yield significant impacts on workplace well-being. The study concludes by discussing the findings, theoretical and practical implications, limitations, and future studies. Through this exploration, a deeper understanding of how CHR can enhance employee well-being from a humanistic perspective is attained, offering valuable insights for academia and corporate sustainability endeavors.