Employee engagement is a critical driver of organizational success, yet many companies continue to struggle with effectively fostering it. Prior research identifies perceived organizational support (POS) as a key predictor of engagement, but the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain underexplored (Eisenberger et al., 2019). This study investigates the mediating roles of organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) and organizational identification (OI) in the relationship between POS and employee engagement, drawing on Organizational Support Theory and Social Cure Theory as theoretical frameworks. Survey data were collected from 127 Filipino employees across various industries. Preliminary mediation analyses indicate that POS significantly predicts employee engagement, with both OBSE and OI serving as partial mediators. Notably, OI emerged as the stronger mediating pathway. These findings underscore the importance of fostering a supportive organizational environment that enhances employees’ self-worth and sense of belonging, ultimately leading to greater engagement. Theoretically, the study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of how POS operates through psychological and social mechanisms. Practically, this suggests that organizations should implement strategies that both recognize employee contributions, make them feel valued, and reinforce shared organizational identity.

Authors:
Nadine Baguna, De La Salle University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Nadine Baguna is currently an HR Officer specializing in Career Progression and Organizational Development within the banking industry. She is also pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at De La Salle University.

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