The influence of proactive personality, cultural intelligence and global mindset on individual’s resilience behavior

Purpose The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of how proactive personality, individual global mindset and cultural intelligence influence resilience behaviors in employees, particularly within the context of globalization. Design/methodology/approach This study applies the job-demands-resources (JD-R) theoretical paradigm to examine the empirical relationships between proactive personality, individual global mindset and resilience behavior. Data were collected from 227 employees working in the United Arab Emirates and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The findings demonstrate significant relationships between proactive personality and individual global mindset, as well as between individual global mindset and resilience behaviors. In addition, this study identifies a mediating role of cultural intelligence between proactive personality and individual global mindset. Originality/value This research contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the critical importance of fostering cultural intelligence among proactive employees. It underscores the necessity of developing a global mindset to enhance resilience behaviors in a globalized business environment.