The Influence of Quality of Work Life on Job Satisfaction Among Employees of Ghana National Gas Company Limited

Abstract

A high quality of work life and job satisfaction is very significant for ensuring sustained and productivity from the employees of an organization. It is an impressive contribution to the development and utilization of energy resources in Ghana. The main objective of this study is to examine the influence of quality of work life on job satisfaction among the employees at Ghana Gas Company. The study employed a descriptive-analytical design. The study used a quantitative approach. The population was 200 and the sample size was 200 staff using the census method. A self-administered questionnaire was the main research instrument. The statistical tools used to analyze the study were the frequency table, percentages, Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis and Multiple Regression analysis. Overall, results showed that there was a positive relationship between safety working environments on employee job satisfaction. Moreover, work-life balance was positively related to employee job satisfaction. Further, personal development had a positive relationship with job satisfaction. Finally, there was a positive relationship between emotional wellbeing and job satisfaction. Due to the highest correlation between emotional wellbeing and job satisfaction (r = 0.943), management should strive to provide support and guidance to employees showing signs of emotional wellbeing issue Having a basis, it was then recommended that human resource management should establish safety protocols to ensure that the employees of Ghana Gas Company will have the ease of working in a relaxed and free environment without burden or pressure that would cause their satisfaction to decline, and as well promote employee workplace assistance programs to confidentially discuss employee stress, anxiety and other concerns.