Enhancing employee mental well-being: exploring the impact of temporal flexibility, job autonomy, employee resilience and high-performance work systems

Abstract

Purpose

This research explores factors enhancing employee mental well-being (EWB) in the banking sector, focusing on job autonomy (JA), temporal flexibility (TF), employee resilience (ER), and high-performance work systems (HPWS). It aims to identify key determinants that improve mental well-being and provide actionable insights for healthier work environments.

Theory / Literature Review

Using the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, the study expect that access to resources like autonomy and flexibility reduces stress and enhances well-being. COR theory serves as the foundation for understanding how resource access affects mental health and job satisfaction.

Methodology / Approach

A structured questionnaire with validated scale collects data from 200 bank employees in Karachi, Pakistan, using purposive sampling technique. SPSS is used for data analysis and regression analysis to examine variable relationships and their impact on mental well-being.

Originality

This study uniquely examines the combined effects of job autonomy, temporal flexibility, resilience, and HPWS on mental well-being in the banking sector, contributing new insights by integrating these factors into a COR theory-based model. It addresses a gap in research by comprehensively investigating these variables together.

Research Limitations / Implications

The cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and self-reported data may introduce biases. The focus on Karachi banking sector may affect generalizability. This study guides organizations and their management to adopt JA and ER as these increase employee mental wellbeing.