The Factor Affecting Academic Staff Satisfaction at TVET Institutions

Abstract

Despite the importance of academic staff satisfaction, there is limited research on the factors that affect their job satisfaction in TVET institutions. It is crucial to identify and address the factors that impact academic staff satisfaction to ensure a high quality of education and training. Furthermore, TVET institutions often face unique challenges that can affect academic staff satisfaction, such as the lack of resources and the difficulty in attracting and retaining skilled staff. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors that affect academic staff satisfaction at TVET institutions and provide recommendations for improving staff satisfaction and retention. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the factor affecting job satisfaction among academic's staff at Politeknik Mukah Sarawak (PMU). Several factors that contribute to job satisfaction differ among employees. This study adopts Herzberg's Motivation Hygiene Theory of Job Satisfaction includes Organizational Leadership Style and Supervision, Organizational Communication, Promotion Opportunities, Job Security, Remuneration, and Employee benefits. A total of 189 respondents were involved in the study from five main departments and two support departments. Data is collected using the questionnaire method, Google Form as a study instrument, and distributed to respondents. The data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling technique. According to the data processing results, only Organization Communication is not significant in academic staff job satisfaction at PMU. The outcome of this research can help the decision makers to increase job satisfaction among PMU (Politeknik Mukah Sarawak) staff.