WORK SATISFACTION AND IT’S IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING AND PRODUCTIVITY

Authors: Dharshini S & Christi Anandan C R

ABSTRACT

Work satisfaction plays an important role in determining the well-being and productivity of employees within an organization. The present study aims to examine the level of work satisfaction among employees and its impact on their well-being and productivity. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected from 50 employees working in Cloudister Company, Tirupattur using a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using statistical tools such as quartile deviation, t-test, and Karl Pearson correlation with the help of SPSS software. The findings reveal that a majority of employees experience moderate to high levels of work satisfaction. It also indicates that employees with higher levels of satisfaction tend to demonstrate better psychological well-being and improved productivity at work. The study highlights the importance of supportive work environments, effective leadership, and organizational support in improving employee satisfaction and performance. The results suggest that organizations that prioritize employee well-being and job satisfaction can achieve higher productivity and better organizational outcomes.

Keywords: Work Satisfaction, Employee Wellbeing, Employee Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Work Environment, Employee Motivation, Organizational Support.

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