Abstract

This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and quiet quitting behavior, focusing on the mediating role of work meaningfulness. A total of 375 employees participated in the survey during February- March 2024. The respondents are employees who work in the banking, healthcare services, and manufacturing sectors in Kebumen Regency. This study uses smart PLS 4 to conduct the measurement model and structural model assessment. The findings suggest that employees’ perceptions of CSR (economic responsibilities, ethical responsibilities, and discretionary responsibilities) have a negative effect on quiet quitting behaviour. In contrast, legal responsibility displays an insignificant effect on quiet quitting behavior. Specific indirect effect evaluation revealed that meaningful work has a mediating effect in the perceived CSR-quite quitting behaviour connection. This study contributes to the understanding of CSR's impact on employee initiative at work by nurturing meaningful of work.