The mediating role of work-life balance in the effect of high-performance human resources practices on employee motivation in chamber of commerce and industry

This study investigates the effect of High-Performance Human Resource Practices (HPHRPs) on employee motivation and the mediating role of work-life balance among employees of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Türkiye. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected through questionnaires from 309 employees, including 161 females and 148 males. Five hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling. The findings revealed a positive and significant effect of HPHRPs on employee motivation (β = .842, p < .001). The effect of HPHRPs on work–life balance, as well as the effect of work–life balance on motivation, was found to be negative and significant. The mediating role of work–life balance in the relationship between HPHRPs and work motivation was also partially supported. Nevertheless, the correlation analyses indicate that, overall, the relationships among the variables are positive. By examining HPHRPs, motivation, and work-life balance within a single framework, this research contributes uniquely to the organizational behavior and human resources management literature in the context of semi-public professional organizations in Türkiye. The results suggest that while HPHRPs effectively enhance employee motivation, their relationship with work-life balance may vary depending on organizational and cultural contexts. Accordingly, this study expands theoretical understanding of HR strategies and provides practical insights for managers seeking to design motivation-oriented human resource policies.