analysis of level of variation of job satisfaction for permanent and Temporary employees: evidence from Delhi NCR?

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of job characteristics on the job satisfaction of employees. Moreover, the research also explores the comparison of job satisfaction for temporary and permanent employees within their different work roles. Apart from this, the study also examined the moderating effect of age.

Research Methodology: Primary information has been gathered from 138 employees of various industries in Delhi and applied multiple regression analysis, correlation analysis, t-test, and moderation analysis to analyse the data.

Results: Multiple regression analysis proves that job characteristics and their dimensions significantly and positively influence employees’ job satisfaction (.888). Further, the t-test exhibits a significant variation in the job satisfaction of permanent and temporary employees (t-value 6.890; p-value .000). Using process 2.13 version for the SPSS and interaction software, the study also finds that age groups moderate the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction and younger employees are affected more than other age groups (10.438; p-value .000).

Practical Implications: Considering the effects of age diversity on the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction would be helpful for organizational policies. The study also points out that differences in the attitude of employees also should be considered to make better HRM policies.

Novelty: In the Indian context, very few studies investigated the behaviour of temporary employees, although studies are abundant on permanent employees. Hence, this study would fill the much-needed gap.