What Do Employees Really Want? A Comparative Analysis of Available and Important Job Satisfiers

Zamil offers various job satisfiers for employee job satisfaction, but it remains unknown whether these satisfiers are aligned with what their employees consider important for job satisfaction. This study is designed to ascertain which satisfiers are present at Zamil and which satisfiers the employees believe are critical for increasing their job satisfaction at Zamil. This research employs a quantitative approach using positivist research philosophy. An online survey was conducted with the employees of Zamil; 120 valid responses were analyzed. The findings show that job security, meaningful work, respectful treatment of all employees, and opportunities to utilize skills and abilities were significant contributors to job satisfaction. Feeling safe in the work environment and opportunities to use skills and abilities were especially significant factors. The study’s implications are far-reaching for both Zamil’s management and human resource management in general, emphasizing the need to prioritize job security, meaningful work, respectful treatment, and skill utilization to increase overall job satisfaction. Implementing these findings into their HR practices could foster higher job satisfaction, leading to enhanced organizational performance.