Effects of perceived organisational politics and effort–reward imbalance on work outcomes – the moderating role of mindfulness

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effects of mindfulness on the relationships between work stressors (perceived organisational politics [POP] and effort–reward imbalance [ERI]) and work outcomes (job burnout [JBO] and job satisfaction [JS]).

Design/methodology/approach

Time-lagged data were collected from public sector employees in France and Pakistan. The final samples (France, N = 204; Pakistan, N = 217) were tested using multiple moderating regression.

Findings

Mindfulness moderates the relationship between work stressors and work outcomes. Mindfulness serves as a personal resource for employees: it mitigates the negative influence that POP and ERI have on JBO and JS.

Originality/value

This study extends current knowledge on the relationships between work stressors and work outcomes across cultures by testing mindfulness as a valuable personal resource.

Citation

Murtaza, G., Roques, O., Talpur, Q.-u., Khan, R. and Haq, I.U. (2024), "Effects of perceived organisational politics and effort–reward imbalance on work outcomes – the moderating role of mindfulness", Personnel Review, Vol. 53 No. 1, pp. 76-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-09-2020-0706