scholarly journals Early career women in construction: Are their career expectations being met?

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bee Lan Oo ◽  
Teck-Heng Benson Lim ◽  
Siyu Feng
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Career Women ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Career Expectation ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

The recruitment, retention and development of early career women have always been a challenge in the construction industry. With the focus on early career women or new female construction management degree graduate hires in construction, this study explores: (i) factors influencing their choice of career in construction; (ii) the extent of which their career expectations were met in their first few years of job experience; and (iii) how their met or unmet career expectations are related their overall job satisfaction. Data was collected using an online survey questionnaire. The results show that the top significant factors influencing the respondents’ career choice are career opportunities and belief of getting better pay. Their career expectations, on the other hand, were met or exceeded to a great extent for almost all the measurement items. The results also show that the respondents have a relatively high overall job satisfaction level. Although there is lack of evidence that their overall job satisfaction increased as met career expectations increased, there are statistically significant positive correlations among the career expectation measurement items. These findings have implications for human resource practices of construction employers that aimed to attract early career women into the industry, and to reinforce their met career expectations and job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Identifying the factors that affect the job satisfaction of early career Notre Dame graduate physiotherapists

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Bacopanos ◽  
Susan Edgar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Future

Objective Previous studies have highlighted the short career intentions and high attrition rates of physiotherapists from the profession. The aim of the present study was to examine the job satisfaction and attrition rates of early career physiotherapists graduating from one Western Australian university. Methods A self-administered online survey was conducted of 157 Notre Dame physiotherapy graduates (2006–2012), incorporating a job satisfaction rating scale. Results Results showed that lowered job satisfaction was related to working in the cardiorespiratory area of physiotherapy and working in multiple jobs since graduation. The majority of graduates did not predict a long-term career in physiotherapy, highlighting a lack of career progression and limited scope of practice as influential factors. Conclusions Job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists varies across different clinical areas of practice related to several factors, including challenge and flexibility. New roles in the profession, including extended scope roles, may impact on the future job satisfaction of physiotherapists. Further studies are needed to explore the effect of these roles on workforce trends, including attrition rates. What is known about the topic? Physiotherapists predict careers of 10 years or less on entry into the profession. No previous studies have explored the individual factors influencing job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists across different clinical settings. What does this paper add? This study highlights specific factors influencing the job satisfaction of early career physiotherapists, including clinical area of practice. Physiotherapists working in the cardiorespiratory area were less satisfied, as were physiotherapists undertaking multiple positions since graduation. What are the implications for practitioners? This study informs employers and workforce planners on the factors affecting job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists. In addition, knowledge of issues affecting job satisfaction in the early career stage may assist educational institutions in their preparation of graduates for the future health workforce.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the protective behavior of individuals during COVID-19: a transnational survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Chun Tang ◽  
Hsi Chen ◽  
Wei-Wen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Protective Behaviors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
High Level ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Independent Behaviors

AbstractTo slow the spread of infectious disease, it is crucial to understand the engagement of protective behavior among individuals. The purpose of this study was to systematically examine individuals’ protective behaviors and the associated factors across countries during COVID-19. This causal-comparative study used a self-developed online survey to assess individuals’ level of engagement with six protective behaviors. Analysis of variance and McNemar’s test were employed for data analysis. Three hundred and eighty-four responses were analyzed. The majority of participants lived in three areas: Taiwan, Japan, and North America. Overall, the participants reported a high level of engagement in protective behaviors. However, engagement levels varied according to several demographic variables. Hand hygiene and cleaning/ventilation are two independent behaviors that differ from almost all other protective behaviors. There is a need to target the population at risk, which demonstrates low compliance. Different strategies are needed to promote specific protective behaviors.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES IN TAMIL NADU WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TBF, KUMBAKONAM

YMER Digital ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 656-665
Author(s):  
S Ramya ◽  
◽  
Dr. A Balu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Rest Interval ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Employee is a back bone of every organization, without employee no work can be done. Employed individuals spend a majority of their adult life making a living for themselves and their families. Objectives of the study. To study the job satisfaction of employees in TBFKumbakonam and to learn the factors influencing and affecting job satisfaction of employees in TBFKumbakonam. Descriptive and Conclusive in Nature of the research design adopted in this study.primary as well as secondary data have been used in this study.Primary data collected through structured questionnaire. Important findings of the study. It was found that almost all the respondents have registered their positive opinion about the experience they obtain in their work. Only a few respondents do not have any opinion and another few expressed that their rest interval is not adequate and inadequate facilities to attend their job. Suggested in this study, Redressing grievances, then and there to keep the employee and their colleagues relationship intact and provide relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation may be arranged by the organization. Conclude this study. As employees services are considered as emerging field, the problems of the employees will definitely affect their profession and so conflicts in all the aspects should be eliminated.

Meeting career expectation: can it enhance job satisfaction of Generation Y?

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyan Kong ◽  
Sujuan Wang ◽  
Xingxing Fu
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Career Expectation ◽  
Hotel Managers ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the influence of career expectations on job satisfaction of Generation Y, as well as the mediating effect of career expectations on the relationship between hotel career management (HCM) and job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from the main tourist cities in China with Generation Y employees working in the hospitality industry as the target population. A total of 442 valid questionnaires were obtained, and structural equation modeling was used to examine the relationships among the constructs. Findings – HCM contributed positively to employees’ career expectation and job satisfaction. Career expectation was positively related to job satisfaction, as well as mediated the relationship between HCM and job satisfaction. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited by the use of self-reported data in the cross-sectional design because all participants filled out the questionnaires by themselves. The use of convenience sampling method presents another limitation for this study. Practical implications – This study may serve as a guide for managers and policymakers. First, this study highlights the importance of effective career management activities. Second, this study may help hotels retain the qualified staff members. Third, this study may help hotel managers respond to the career expectation of their young employees. Social implications – The meditating effect of career expectation highlights its importance in the career management system. The main force of market labor is Generation Y, who are known for their high career expectation and their emphasis on their career development. The findings indicate that both extrinsic and intrinsic value factors provide greater contributions to job satisfaction than prestige and stability factors. Therefore, hotels must provide a stable working environment, and care more on employees’ intrinsic value. Aside from providing high compensation, employers should also provide career growth opportunities and challenging job to their employees, as they are important motivational factors. By providing tailor-made career activities, hotel managers may satisfy the career expectations and enhance the job satisfaction of young employees, which, in turn, leads to a mutually beneficial situation for both managers and employees. Originality/value – This study explores the predictors and outcomes of career expectations of Generation Y employees. It highlights the importance of meeting the career expectations and also shows initial evidence on the mediating effect of career expectation. The findings of this study may provide useful guidance to both hotel operators and employees.

scholarly journals Extensive Evaluation of the Overall Workplace Experience and Job Satisfaction of Dentists in Saudi Arabia

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ali A. Assiry ◽  
Alanod Alnemari ◽  
Abdul Habeeb Adil ◽  
Mohmed Isaqali Karobari ◽  
Fazlur Rahman Sayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Workplace Experience ◽  
Extensive Evaluation ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background. Working conditions, job satisfaction, and their overall impact on a dentist’s job satisfaction are critical for future employment and retaining of dentists. Objectives. This study is aimed at determining the factors influencing the job satisfaction level among dentists. It is also aimed at evaluating how personal (age, gender) and professional (type, type of qualification, and year of practice) characteristics influence overall job satisfaction. Methods. For data collection, a structured self-administered questionnaire was used, in which one part collected information on personal characteristics. At the same time, the other contained a questionnaire related to job satisfaction. The German validated version of the questionnaire had a 10-point Warr-Cook-Wall (WCW) scale developed by Warr et al. in 1979. Each item was rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with 5 representing excessive satisfaction and 1 representing extreme dissatisfaction. Results. The results revealed that dentists in Saudi Arabia have a higher satisfaction level with “colleagues and fellow workers” (26.5%). The relation between the years of practice was highly significant. However, they were dissatisfied with their “income” (22.6%), and when compared with concerning age, gender, profession, and their practice years, this finding was highly significant. Conclusion. A higher percentage of satisfaction was seen with the “fellow and colleague’s workers” dimension. At the same time, “income” was the aspect with which the dentists showed extreme dissatisfaction.

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