Modeling the Effects of Workplace Fun on Employees' Informal Learning with the Mediating Role of Organizational Trust: An Integrated Approach in Human Resource, Industrial, and Business Management

Abstract

In this article, the psychological and structural effects of workplace fun on employees' informal learning with the mediating role of organizational trust are investigated. With a multidimensional approach, key concepts from the three fields of human resource management, industrial management, and business management are integrated into a single conceptual model. Workplace fun, as a software and human factor, plays an important role in increasing job satisfaction, team spirit, and improving performance. On the other hand, informal learning, as a key component in promoting organizational productivity and innovation, is influenced by the motivational climate and the level of intra-organizational trust. This study, using a quantitative method and a questionnaire, collected data from 148 employees of government organizations in Fars province. Data analysis was performed through structural equation modeling using SmartPLS software. The results showed that workplace enjoyment has a significant impact on employees' informal learning, both directly and through organizational trust. These findings help human resource managers and operational managers to achieve organizational agility and sustainable value creation in a competitive market by creating a dynamic and trustworthy environment.