Effect of perceived team reflexivity on employability and career satisfaction: mediating role of proactive behavior

Purpose The present research aims to analyze the mediating role of proactive behavior in linking perceived team reflexivity to perceived employability and career satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach A structural equation model was conducted, using a two-wave survey with managers in a regional bank in Japan ( n = 408). Findings This study found that proactive behavior fully mediated between perceived team reflexivity and perceived employability, and that proactive behavior partially mediated between perceived team reflexivity and career satisfaction. Research limitations/implications As proactive behavior, perceived employability and career satisfaction were evaluated at time 2, future research needs to perform a three-wave survey to assess these variables separately. Practical implications Organizations should note that the practicality of team reflection can be an effective measure for enhancing employees’ proactive behavior, employability and career satisfaction. Originality/value The present research contributes to the existing literature by identifying the role of perceive team reflexivity in enhancing employees’ career-related well-being through proactive behaviors.