Employee Satisfaction

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As the most valuable asset of an organization, Employee satisfaction is another important topic which has come into play with the evolution of the modern HRM concepts. This is a crucial role for the success of an organization.

Employee satisfaction is the degree of contentment that workers feel about their occupations. It conveys how content they are with their positions and the business. This happiness, which reflects the company's overall work culture, is frequently the direct outcome of job positions meeting employees' wants and desires (Simpplr, 2023).

 

Importance & benefits of employee satisfaction

When discussing about the importance of the employee satisfactions for an organization, below benefits can be listed (Deskbird, 2023).

Employee Retention and Talent Attraction
• High employee satisfaction is crucial for reducing turnover and attracting talent.
• Satisfied employees are aligned with their professional life and are happy to work.

According to the survey of the GlassdoorTeam, (2019), 77% of adults consider a company's culture before applying to work there.

Brand Image
• People want to support people-focused companies.
• Meeting employees' expectations is crucial to the overall reputation of the company.

Engagement
• Happy staff contribute to the business's growth.
• Satisfied workers are eager to perform their tasks meaningfully, leading to increased engagement with the company.

Productivity
• Job satisfaction leads to better performance, contributing to better work-life balance.

Employee Well-being
• Employee satisfaction is linked to well-being, positive workplace culture, and happiness at work.
• Employee-manager relationships are key contributors to a satisfied workforce.

Corporate Culture
• Employee centricity is a core component of corporate culture.
• A happy and satisfied workforce radiates good energy and enhances the atmosphere at work.

 

Best practices to employee satisfaction




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According to Nilotpal (2024), 9 best practices has mentioned to keep employee satisfaction high.

 

  1. A Positive Work Environment: Open communication, trust building, healthy work relationships, and equal opportunities are key to creating a positive work environment.
  2. Feedback: Managers should master the art of giving feedback to build trust, motivate employees, and reduce turnover.
  3. Rewards and Recognition: Recognition and appreciation for employees' unique skills can boost morale, productivity, and job satisfaction.
  4. Work-life Balance and Employee Satisfaction: Balancing professional and personal lives can be challenging, but management can help employees achieve this by initiating work-life balance programs, providing flexible work hours, and providing time for relaxation and leisure.
  5. Involve and Engage Your Employees: Encouraging employees to be fully involved in their work can reduce turnover and enhance satisfaction.
  6. Develop Employee Skills: Providing room for employees to develop their skills boosts job satisfaction and increases work efficiency.
  7. Evaluate and Measure Employee Satisfaction: Conducting biannual or yearly employee engagement surveys can help measure employee satisfaction.
  8. Employee Well-Being: Emphasizing employees' physical, emotional, psychological, and financial well-being can lead to better productivity and a sense of responsibility.
  9. Clearly Defined Goals and Objectives: Clear objectives and company values are crucial for employee satisfaction and engagement.



Conclusion

Everyone wants a job for their betterment of the life and most of their effective time will be spent for a job. Therefore working with happiness & passionate is very important to the employee as well as the success of an organization.      

 

 

References

Deskbird, 2023. Deskbird. [Online]
Available at: https://www.deskbird.com/blog/importance-job-satisfaction
[Accessed 22 March 2024].

Nilotpal, 2024. Vantagecircle. [Online]
Available at: https://blog.vantagecircle.com/employee-satisfaction/
[Accessed 22 March 2024].

Simpplr, 2023. Simpplr. [Online]
Available at: https://www.simpplr.com/glossary/employee-satisfaction/
[Accessed 22 March 2024].

GlassdoorTeam, 2019. Glassdoor. [Online]
Available at: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/mission-culture-survey/
[Accessed 24 March 2024].

 

 

Comments

  1. KUMARA WELEGEMarch 28, 2024 at 1:27 AM

    It is critical factor of any organization success behind the employees satisfaction which concludes in article properly

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  2. Dilshard Hameed March 28, 2024 at 7:29 AM

    Important topic

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  3. N.M.N.P. NawarathnaMarch 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM

    The article highlights key practices for enhancing employee satisfaction, positive work environment, providing feedback, recognizing employee contributions, promoting work-life balance, and prioritizing employee well-being.

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  4. Vindya EkanayakeMarch 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM

    Employee satisfaction is the key success of an organization and your blog is a very insightful one.

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  5. Mohankumar.KMarch 31, 2024 at 1:56 PM

    Just having a cool workplace and flexible schedules makes a huge difference. It helps employees stay focused on their tasks without stressing about anything else.





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  6. Gowri PereraApril 10, 2024 at 3:14 AM

    For the enrichment of their lives, everyone aspires to have a career, and the majority of their productive time will be dedicated to it. As a result, both the success of an organization and the employee depend greatly on working with passion and happiness.

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  7. LakruwanApril 11, 2024 at 5:11 AM

    Employee satisfaction is the key factor to the success of an organization

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  8. priyaApril 11, 2024 at 9:25 AM

    Job satisfaction is a measure of workers happiness with their job.it plays a major role in reducing employees leave of an organization. well, explained.

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  9. Gihan RanaweeraApril 14, 2024 at 7:56 AM


    Insightful discussion on employee satisfaction's role in organizational success. Well-explained benefits and best practices. Emphasizes the crucial link between employee contentment and company prosperity.

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  10. Palitha Samaranayake April 14, 2024 at 8:33 AM

    Well explained important topic. Because contented workers are more involved in their jobs, they are able to view the broad picture and provide innovative ideas and proposals that could help the business as a whole.

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  11. Duke PrithivirajApril 14, 2024 at 8:57 PM

    Employee satisfaction is must wel explained

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  12. Tharuka LiyanaarachchiApril 15, 2024 at 3:02 AM

    Your blog provides a comprehensive overview of employee satisfaction, highlighting its significance in driving organizational success. By emphasizing the importance of a positive work environment, feedback mechanisms, and work-life balance, you underscore key factors that contribute to employee contentment. Additionally, your incorporation of best practices such as rewards and recognition, employee engagement, and skill development demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing satisfaction levels within the workforce. Overall, your insights offer valuable guidance for organizations seeking to prioritize employee well-being and create a thriving workplace culture.

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  13. Rusky AhamedApril 15, 2024 at 8:57 AM

    Employees are more driven, effective, and dedicated to reaching their objectives when they are happy with and passionate about what they do. They approach their work with joy, creativity, and energy, which can foster innovation, improve performance overall, and lead to problem-solving.

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