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HOW DOES EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT DIFFER FROM JOB SATISFACTION

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    Source: Inside HR (2019)   The terms engagement and job satisfaction are often used interchangeably. However, research has revealed that although there is some overlap in the drivers of engagement and satisfaction, there are also key differences in the components that determine each.   Some experts define engagement in terms of employees' feelings and behaviour. Engaged employees might report feeling focused and intensely involved in the work they do. They are enthusiastic and have a sense of urgency. Engaged behaviour is persistent, proactive and adaptive in ways that expand the job roles as necessary. Engaged employees go beyond job descriptions in, for example, service delivery or innovation. Whereas engaged employees feel focused with a sense of urgency and concentrate on how they approach what they do, satisfied employees, in contrast, feel pleasant, content and gratified. The level of employee job satisfaction in an organization often relates ...
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DIMENSIONS OF JOB SATISFACTION TO JOB PERFORMANCE

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      Source: Empxtrack (2016)   A high level of employee performance leads to the organization’s productivity which in turn leads to success. Productivity through effectiveness and efficiency has always been paramount importance for any organization to achieve various organizational goals. A dedicated, satisfied, motivated and hardworking employee is undeniably an important asset any company could have. Besides, an employee’s job satisfaction is very critical in terms of overall performance. On the other hand, unsatisfied workers tend to hinder the company’s process and productivity due to low morale and dissatisfaction level.   As per the several studies, followings are considered as the basic job satisfying dimensions. 1.     Pay 2.     Promotion 3.     Supervision 4.     Fringe Benefits 5.     Contingent Rewards 6.     Operating Conditions 7. ...
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FACTORS LEADING TO EMPLOYEE DISSATISFACTION AND SATISFACTION

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  Source: Superstat Launches In2Technology Institute (2020)   Employee satisfaction is essential to the success of any business. A high rate of employee contentedness is directly related to a lower turnover rate. Thus keeping employee satisfied with their careers should be a major priority for every employee. There are numerous reasons why employees can become discouraged with their job. Positive attitude towards job are equivalent to the job satisfaction whereas negative attitude towards job has been defined variously from time to time.   Factors Leading to Dissatisfaction 1.     Poor Pay 2.     Poor Compensation 3.     Poor Work Conditions 4.     Lack of Promotions 5.     Poor Benefit Offering 6.     Lack of Job Security   Factors Leading to Satisfaction 1.     Good Leadership Practice 2.     Good Manager Relationshi...
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THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND COMMITMENT TOWARDS EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION

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                                                                                                    Source: Ingino D. (2018) Organizational Performance Organizational performance involves analyzing an organization’s performance against its objectives and goals. In other words, organizational performance comprises real result or outputs compared with intended outputs. The analysis focuses on three main outcomes. 1.     Shareholder Value Performance 2.     Financial Pe...
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