Contributing factors of job satisfaction among industrial workers in the Johor industrial sector

Employers must address job satisfaction to foster a positive workplace culture. A motivated employee will work hard to meet their personal and company goals within the given timeframe. This research aimed to identify factors that affected job satisfaction among workers in industrial companies in Johor. Using a quantitative correlation research design, data were collected from 145 respondents across electronics, molding, and filtration system manufacturers. Analysis using SPSS revealed that “working environment and culture” had the strongest effect on job satisfaction with a standardized regression coefficient of β = 0.994 and R² = 0.987, indicating that 98.7% of the variation in job satisfaction was contributed by this factor. This was followed by “leadership style” (β = 0.976, R² = 0.952), rewards and recognition (β = 0.975, R² = 0.951), “remuneration system” (β = 0.974, R² = 0.948), and “training and development” (β = 0.971, R² = 0.943). All relationships were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The findings highlight that while all factors positively influenced job satisfaction, the work environment and leadership style played a critical role. These results provide evidence-based insights for employers to develop targeted strategies to enhance job satisfaction, improve retention, and build a more productive workforce.