Relationship among Job Satisfaction, Work Performance, and Profile of Olivarez College Employees: Inputs to a New Human Resource Development Program

Abstract

The employees’, job satisfaction and work performance are crucial to an organization’s’ profitability and competitiveness. According to Usop, Kadtong&Usop (2013) successful organizations depend on the high performance of their employees to meet organizational goals. In order to achieve strategic aims and keep their competitive advantage, their employees must perform at high levels. Several studies have been conducted investigating the factors that affect workers job satisfaction and work performance.In line with this, the study correlated job satisfaction and work performance with employees’ profile, such as gender, years of service, age, and department affiliation. Using two institutional tools, namely Job Satisfaction Survey and Performance Evaluation Tool, data from 103 employees were subjected to descriptive and correlation analysis using SPSS V. 22. Results indicate significant correlations between the following: first, work performance and department affiliation, and second, job satisfaction and length of service. The results of the study will help the human resource department review existing motivational policies and practices to further enhance work performance and job satisfaction of employees. Also, the results will be the basis to plan programs for employees’ development leading to professional growth. It will also aid to identify specific demographic characteristics of employees which could influence work performance and job satisfaction.