Level of Satisfaction on Compensation and Productivity of Teaching Staff in a Higher Education Institution in Quezon City

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

This study will focus on and explore the level of satisfaction with compensation and productivity of teaching staff in a higher education institution in Quezon City. Being responsible for employee welfare is crucial to ensure hard work in achieving the organizational goal. The study aims to establish the level of satisfaction with compensation and productivity towards teaching staff in a higher education institution in Quezon City. This research also aims to examine the significant relationship between the level of satisfaction with compensation and the productivity of employees. Lastly, this study wants to determine the level of satisfaction with compensation and productivity of teaching staff. 

This research was carried out in higher education institutions in Quezon City. The study is a descriptive research that used survey questionnaires as a research instrument. This study utilized a survey research method with thirty (30) survey questionnaires distributed among teaching staff. The data collected were analyzed and interpreted using the statistical treatment provided. The findings of this study will assist higher education institutions in formulating acceptable and better compensation strategies. This is to enhance and increase employee motivation. It also uplifts their morale and has a highly positive attitude towards work. Hence, high productivity reflects a high competitive advantage. 

The result of the study shows that most of the respondents are 24-27 years old, males, had 0-6 years of service, bachelor's degree holders, and had an average monthly salary of Php 15,000-P20,000. The teaching staff was evaluated on their level of satisfaction in terms of salary, incentives/benefits, and non-financial compensation, which is interpreted as a Great Extent. The level of productivity in terms of employee engagement, workplace environment, and performance evaluated is interpreted as Very Great Extent. The major challenges and problems encountered by the teaching staff are salary dissatisfaction, salary delays, and salary discrepancies. 

Based on the result, it is also found that there is a significant relationship between the level of satisfaction with compensation and the level of productivity of teaching staff. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that the school's upper management maintains the compensation package of the school, increase the awareness and understanding of the package for its academic employees, and put the compensation package manual in an accessible place to all employee to improve transparency and build confidence to its employee. 

Keywords: satisfaction, compensation, productivity, teaching staff, higher education institution