Innovative Insights into Job Satisfaction Among Construction Professionals in Tamil Nadu: A Data Driven Approach

Abstract

Job satisfaction is very important in determining employee performance, productivity, and retention; dynamic factors in a heavy-stress construction work-related environment. This study aims at establishing factors influencing job satisfaction amongst construction professionals in Tamil Nadu; namely, remuneration, work environment, organizational culture, and the opportunities for career advancement. A standard survey was conducted with respect to the information to be gathered, depending on industry-validated measures like the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, this was a standardized survey. Where standard tools were absent, pre-testing was conducted, and the survey instrument was modified accordingly for data collection purposes. The analysis employed the advanced statistical techniques of structural equation modeling (SEM) and hierarchical regression modeling to go beyond mere descriptives. The study identified that working conditions did not contribute much to employee satisfaction when remuneration is present in the prospect. Therefore, this study's findings relate to motivating employees to improve satisfaction and, hence, organizational effectiveness.