04. HOW TO INCREASE JOB SATISFATION & IMPORTACE OF JOB SATISFACTION

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Job Satisfaction Factors 

Salary- Salary defines as the monetary benefit given to the employees by the employer. Employees mostly work with the expectation of rewards from the company. Employees look forward to sufficient payment for their work. Other than the main salary employees get other benefits such as overtime payments, bonuses, incentives, and other allowances as monitory payments. Payments need for humans to sustain a living and from sufficient payments employees feel satisfied. When employees work for a long time for the same organization, they expect more monetary benefits, including salary for their work. Therefore, salary can be determined as a first-rank factor that is considered a job satisfaction element (Kapur, 2018).


Promotion- According to Danish and Munir (2012) promotion can be identified as a shift from an existing job to a higher position with an increment of benefits. The movement of the employee becomes upward in the organization hierarchy. After entering a job employee expect promotion with their service to the company and expect respective benefits from the job. With promotions, employees get motivated and satisfied with the job. Many researchers have stated that promotion has strongly correlated with job satisfaction and promotion opportunities enhance employee intention to work for a long time.

Work Environment- The work environment is another factor that considers employee job satisfaction factor. First, employees seek better physical environmental conditions in a work environment that makes employees comfortable. Those conditions include office equipment, chairs, furniture, machines, tools, and other equipment.

Also, employees’ productivity level goes up when working environment conditions get better. Good working conditions make employees positive attitudes toward work. Employees feel working place as the home and employees can work very actively and flexibly (Kapur, 2018).


Importance of Job Satisfaction 


According to Sirok and Sila (2018) growth and the success of the organizations depend on satisfying the employees of the organization. Employee satisfaction leads to the commitment of the employees and makes honesty of the employees towards the organization. Also, employee satisfaction enhances employee performance of the organization. Therefore, employees seek to work in a better work environment. With globalization effects and changes in the labor market employees need to update with knowledge related to their professional market and enhance their skills and work experience. This added advantage to the carrier development of the employees and enhance employee job satisfaction. Satisfied employees serve the best of the organization. And also, employees get high service demand from the organization with the best performance, and companies appreciate the work.

Certain benefits can obtain through employee satisfaction. According to that employee job, satisfaction employees are interested to stay a long time in the organization and enjoy what they do in the organization. Reducing employee turnover is creating a good image for the company. Employees who work with happiness come to work daily and reduce sick and late arrival the work. Employees who work with satisfaction typically take pride in the outcome and work more to work accurately and finish timely. Satisfied employees adjust to the problems and are willing to change and expect training when needed. Employees interact pleasant and make a positive experience and make what the company needs and help to earn a better return (Personnel Commission, 2018).

According to the writer, the selected hotel Kuda Rah has implemented and improved some areas to develop the employee turnover. With the effect of those factors they are able to maintain the job satisfaction of the staff. Hotel industry one of the methods that the hotels measure their competitiveness depend on to the online platforms. TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Google Review are some of the online platforms which helps to measure the competitiveness. Kuda Rah was able to get maximum amount of positive comments in these online platforms. It show the productivities has went up within the hotel. Most of the comments are with the relevant employees names who has given a better service to the guests. Productivity goes up when the staff is stratified with their jobs. 



Reference 

  • Kapur (2018). (PDF) Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction. ResearchGate. Retrieved January 19, 2022,
  • Danish and Munir (2012). (PDF) The Impact of Pay and Promotion on Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan. ResearchGate. Retrieved January 19, 2022,
  • Sirok and sik (2018). (Pdf) Compensation And Employee Turnover Intention: A Study With Respect To It/Ites Industries Conducted In Gandhinagar City. ResearchGate. Retrieved April 20, 2022,
  • Commission, P. (2018). Resource Information for Supervisors & Managers An Informational Bulletin Published by the Personnel Commission. Retrieved April 20, 2022,














Comments

  1. Meeran WejhiApril 12, 2024 at 11:49 PM

    Agreed, the mention of physical work environment conditions reflects the broader understanding of job satisfaction encompassing both tangible and intangible factors (Kapur, 2018). A comfortable and conducive workspace not only enhances productivity but also fosters a positive attitude towards work, contributing to overall satisfaction.

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    1. Sheron KingsleyApril 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM


      Absolutely, your comment highlights a crucial aspect of job satisfaction— the significance of physical work environment conditions. As Kapur (2018) elucidates, the workspace plays a pivotal role in influencing employee satisfaction by encompassing both tangible and intangible factors. Providing a comfortable and conducive work environment goes beyond mere aesthetics; it directly correlates with heightened productivity and cultivates a positive work attitude among employees.

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  2. Supun TharakaApril 13, 2024 at 12:06 AM

    The emphasis on salary as a crucial factor in employee satisfaction aligns with numerous studies (Kapur, 2018). It's not just about the monetary value but also the perception of fair compensation for one's contributions, which directly influences job satisfaction

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    1. Sheron KingsleyApril 13, 2024 at 2:18 AM

      Thank you Tharaka for highlighting the significance of salary in employee satisfaction. Your observation resonates strongly with findings from various studies, as noted by Kapur (2018). Indeed, salary isn't merely about the monetary value; it encompasses the perception of fair compensation for one's contributions. This perception directly impacts job satisfaction, influencing employees' attitudes and engagement levels within the workplace. Your insight adds depth to the discussion, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of employee satisfaction.

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  3. Samudra KaushalyaApril 13, 2024 at 3:08 AM

    Yes agreed, Sirok and Sila's (2018) assertion regarding the pivotal role of employee satisfaction in organizational growth and success further strengthens the argument presented. It emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between employee well-being and organizational performance, underscoring the strategic importance of prioritizing job satisfaction initiatives.

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    1. Sheron KingsleyApril 13, 2024 at 3:15 AM

      Thank you Samudra for the comment! I completely agree with you, and Sirok and Sila's (2018) research indeed reinforces the significance of employee satisfaction in driving organizational growth and success. Their study highlights the interconnectedness between employee well-being and overall organizational performance, emphasizing the need for businesses to prioritize initiatives aimed at enhancing job satisfaction. As you pointed out, this underscores the strategic imperative for companies to invest in fostering a positive work environment conducive to employee happiness and fulfillment.

      In addition to Sirok and Sila's (2018) findings, other scholars have also emphasized the importance of employee satisfaction in organizational effectiveness. For instance, Locke (1976) pioneered research on the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance, laying the groundwork for subsequent studies that further elucidate this connection. Moreover, recent studies by Herzberg et al. (1959) and Hackman and Oldham (1976) have provided valuable insights into the factors influencing employee satisfaction and its impact on organizational outcomes.

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