Employees’ perception of corporate social responsibility and turnover intention: Work meaningfulness and affective commitment as mediators

Although empirical research has explored the relationship of perceived corporate social responsibility with turnover intention, how the connection develops and the internal mechanism of this link require further exploration. In this study we examined the mediating roles of work meaningfulness and affective commitment in the relationship between perceived corporate social responsibility and turnover intention. Employees (N = 802) from real estate and manufacturing firms in China completed an online survey. The study model was assessed by structural equation modeling. Results indicated that a positive perception of corporate social responsibility indirectly and negatively affected employees’ turnover intention. The mediating roles of work meaningfulness and affective commitment in the relationship between perceived corporate social responsibility and turnover intention were supported. This study provides managers with new insights regarding the value of employees’ perception of the organization’s corporate social responsibility, which can play a significant role as a future employee governance tool.