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<p>This paper examines the relationship between socio-demographic variables and job satisfaction in the Republic of Croatia. Job satisfaction is a critical factor affecting employee well-being and organizational performance. Understanding the socio-demographic variables that influence job satisfaction is crucial for formulating effective human resource strategies and activities to improve the overall job satisfaction level of employees. This study utilizes a quantitative research design, collecting data from a sample frame of employees across various industries and sectors in the Republic of Croatia. Socio-demographic variables such as age, gender and hierarchy level are analysed relating to job satisfaction by applying t-test and one-way ANOVA analysis. The analysis conducted on the sample of 284 employees showed that respondents’ job satisfaction differed in terms of age and hierarchy level. Specifically, younger workers are happier with their jobs than older and senior management compared to workers. These findings contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the unique socio-demographic factors influencing job satisfaction in the Republic of Croatia. The results can guide organizations in developing targeted strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, such as tailored training programs, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.</p>
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This paper examines the relationship between socio-demographic variables and job satisfaction in the Republic of Croatia. Job satisfaction is a critical factor affecting employee well-being and organizational performance. Understanding the socio-demographic variables that influence job satisfaction is crucial for formulating effective human resource strategies and activities to improve the overall job satisfaction level of employees. This study utilizes a quantitative research design, collecting data from a sample frame of employees across various industries and sectors in the Republic of Croatia. Socio-demographic variables such as age, gender and hierarchy level are analysed relating to job satisfaction by applying t-test and one-way ANOVA analysis. The analysis conducted on the sample of 284 employees showed that respondents’ job satisfaction differed in terms of age and hierarchy level. Specifically, younger workers are happier with their jobs than older and senior management compared to workers. These findings contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the unique socio-demographic factors influencing job satisfaction in the Republic of Croatia. The results can guide organizations in developing targeted strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, such as tailored training programs, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.

The Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Variables and Job Satisfaction: The Case of the Republic of Croatia

Economic Themes

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This paper examines the relationship between socio-demographic variables and job satisfaction in the Republic of Croatia. Job satisfaction is a critical factor...

The Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Variables and Job Satisfaction: The Case of the Republic of Croatia

Published Online: Jan 26, 2024

Page range: 307 - 324

Received: Jun 23, 2023

Accepted: Sep 30, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ethemes-2023-0016

Keywords
employees, job satisfaction, age, gender, hierarchy level

© 2023 Rajka Rade et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

The Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Variables and Job Satisfaction: The Case of the Republic of Croatia

Published Online: Jan 26, 2024

Page range: 307 - 324

Received: Jun 23, 2023

Accepted: Sep 30, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ethemes-2023-0016

Keywordsemployees, job satisfaction, age, gender, hierarchy level

© 2023 Rajka Rade et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
employees, job satisfaction, age, gender, hierarchy level