Job Satisfaction

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 JOB SATISFACTION

Source - Finding the Right Job – Personal Satisfaction Matters - AboveWhispers | AboveWhispers


Job satisfaction is defined as the extent to which the job holder is self-motivated and satisfied with the job


Job satisfaction come through


·        Having job stability

·        Career growth

·        Comfortable work-life balance


The impotence of the job satisfaction


Since the satisfied employee always focused to deliver the best of their capacity it is important to have a satisfied set of employees with the organization.

Strong career growth and work-life balance at the workplace are expected by all employees. They always look to give back to the company with their all efforts if they feel happy with their job profile. 

Job satisfaction can be seen from two perspectives in the organizational environment as below.


Source - Can’t Get No Employee Satisfaction? How Efficient Training Can Help (bizlibrary.com)



For employee


·        To derive  a healthy salary


·        Job stability, job security, and the steady career growth within the            organization


·        to receive  rewards, recognition for performance  and new                   opportunities




For employer


·        Get the maximum  out of the team to meet organization goals


·        More efficient output 


·        Higher employee loyalty to the company


·        Higher revenue and recognition  for the company


·        High retention ratio to reduce additional cost and smooth operation to meet market demand



      Key elements and factors that are relevant   to job satisfaction


1) Compensations working conditions

Compensations such as

   Good salary, incentives, performance bonus, medical reimbursements, etc.

Healthy workplace 


2) Work-life balance

Ensure that employees have quality time to spend with their families.


3) Respect & recognition

Respect at the workplace and awarded for hard work are some of the key factors to job satisfaction.


4) Job security

The organization’s stability in the market is one of the main reasons for job satisfaction.


5) Challengers

Job rotations, job enrichment, etc. can help in job satisfaction who dissatisfied due to monotonous work activities.


6) Career development/growth

One of the higher priorities in the employee’s life is their career growth. If the company create room for grooming and gives them fresh job role, it enhances job satisfaction tremendously.

 

Some theories are given which help in evaluating & measuring job satisfaction of the employees


Hierarchy of needs by Maslow.

source - How to completely satisfy the employees of your organization? – Far Govinyl Shop

Hygiene theory by Herzberg


Source - Two Factor Theory of Development Levels | My Best Writer

Reference

MBA Skool Team (2012). Job Satisfaction Meaning, Importance, Factors & Example. [online] MBA Skool. Available at: https://www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-terms/4394-job-satisfaction.html [Accessed 7 Dec. 2021].

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Comments

  1. Nayana Abeysinghe10 December 2021 at 19:55

    Focusing on staff motivation factors is a key pillar of HR. Nicely emphasized.Very informative blog.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 08:06

      Thanks Nayana
      It's true.
      Motivation pays path to success of any business even with limited resources

      Delete
  2. Anuruddha Shanaka11 December 2021 at 08:57

    Keeping employees safe and satisfied can lead to higher sales, lower costs and a stronger bottom line.

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  3. AKILA14 December 2021 at 08:28

    Amoung all factors, work life balance is the most important. Employees should have a time to spend with their families.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 08:09

      We have to manage ourselves in an organized manner and with proper planing our day to day activities to have quality time with our families

      Delete
  4. Sumedha Wijerathna16 December 2021 at 07:24

    The importance of job satisfaction for the employee and the employer is clearly explained. The organization will able to achieve higher targets when the employees are satisfied. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 08:11

      Yes if the employees are satisfied with the jobs they are more proactive

      Delete
  5. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 08:10

    Thanks Chinthaka

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  6. Kaushali Herath17 December 2021 at 09:24

    Job satisfaction is a worker’s sense of achievement and success on the job.
    It is generally perceived to be directly linked to productivity, as well as to personal well-being.
    Job satisfaction implies doing a job one enjoys, doing it well and being rewarded for one’s efforts.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake17 December 2021 at 19:15

      Yes agree with your comments.
      Thanks for sharing very useful information

      Delete
  7. Deshad Diwanjana17 December 2021 at 09:35

    Factors of job satisfaction on both employee and employer are well pointed & explained.Nice blog & keep sharing more

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  8. Thangaraj Tendulkar17 December 2021 at 10:14

    This is a fascinating and instructive blog. Thank you for providing this information.

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  9. Hasitha Wanigarathne17 December 2021 at 20:28

    All 6 factors equally contributed to job satisfaction. Great effort.

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  10. H.A.Sampath18 December 2021 at 00:59

    I got good knowledge from this article.

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  11. Duminda Gunathilake18 December 2021 at 01:51

    Important facts and very informative blog. Keep posting

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  12. Prasadi Purnima Dilrukshi18 December 2021 at 03:28

    Very important.Thanking for sharing

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  13. Naveen Aloka19 December 2021 at 03:02

    The importance of job satisfaction for the employee and the employer is clearly explained. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  14. Lasath Karunanayake19 December 2021 at 08:44

    Appreciate your encouraging reply

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