Title: High-performance work systems, psychological capital and future time perspective: a cross-nations study

Authors: Hamzah Elrehail; Elaheh Behravesh; A. Mohammed Abubakar; Shatha M. Obeidat; Abdallah Alsaad; Mehmet Necati Cizreliogullari; Maher Alatailat

Addresses: Department of Management, College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, UAE ' Department of Business Administration, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus ' College of Business and Social Sciences, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya Province, Turkey ' College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar ' Business School, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan ' Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Cyprus Science University, Kyrenia, North Cyprus ' Business Management, Girne American University, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

Abstract: This study explores central questions related to the connections between a firm's High-Performance Work System (HPWS) and its ability to foster the positive employee outcomes, Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and Future Time Perspective (FTP). Drawing on signalling theory, this paper develops and examines two mediation models. In the first, FTP is proposed as mediating the HPWS-PsyCap relationship; and in the second, PsyCap is proposed as mediating the HPWS-FTP link. Self-reported survey data was collected from bank employees in Cyprus, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Results from Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) revealed that HPWS exerts a positive influence on FTP and PsyCap. The mediation effects hold for all three countries. Deploying signalling theory enriches our understanding of organisational HRM practices and their possible impact on employees. Implications for practice and research are highlighted.

Keywords: work practices; hope; optimism; resilience; self-efficacy; future time perspective.

DOI: 10.1504/EJIM.2026.151602

European Journal of International Management, 2026 Vol.28 No.3, pp.428 - 457

Published online: 10 Feb 2026 *

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