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Enhancing the Job Satisfaction Level through Dimensions of Employee Engagement:An Empirical Study on Private Sector Bank Managers


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Purpose: The purpose of the study is to analyse how the of job satisfaction level can be enhanced through employee engagement and its dimensions namely, vigour, dedication and absorption. Augmenting the job satisfaction levels can increase the employee retention in organizations. Research has proved that engaged employees can act as competitive advantage for organizations and creates quality workforce that is fully committed.

Methodology: The study was administered on 96 Managers who were representatives of 4 private sector banks in Delhi/NCR. Variables in the study were assessed using validated instruments. Descriptive Statistics, Correlation and Regression were used for data analysis.

Implications: Indian private banking sector has undergone incredible change in the last few decades. Due to enormously competitive scenario; it is relevant to note that banks need to distinguish themselves from each other. Enough research has been on the concept of employee engagement and its vitality to employee's wellbeing, but there is limited research on employee engagement dimensions and relation between job satisfaction. The current research is imperative in providing insights into relation between employee engagement dimensions and its impact on job satisfaction levels.


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Job Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Vigour, Dedication, Absorption Private Sector Banks.
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Poornima Tejpal
Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract


Purpose: The purpose of the study is to analyse how the of job satisfaction level can be enhanced through employee engagement and its dimensions namely, vigour, dedication and absorption. Augmenting the job satisfaction levels can increase the employee retention in organizations. Research has proved that engaged employees can act as competitive advantage for organizations and creates quality workforce that is fully committed.

Methodology: The study was administered on 96 Managers who were representatives of 4 private sector banks in Delhi/NCR. Variables in the study were assessed using validated instruments. Descriptive Statistics, Correlation and Regression were used for data analysis.

Implications: Indian private banking sector has undergone incredible change in the last few decades. Due to enormously competitive scenario; it is relevant to note that banks need to distinguish themselves from each other. Enough research has been on the concept of employee engagement and its vitality to employee's wellbeing, but there is limited research on employee engagement dimensions and relation between job satisfaction. The current research is imperative in providing insights into relation between employee engagement dimensions and its impact on job satisfaction levels.


Keywords


Job Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Vigour, Dedication, Absorption Private Sector Banks.

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