IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE WELFARE FACILITIES ON JOB SATISFACTION OF MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED GARMENT FACTORIES IN TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT

Abstract

The Sri Lankan garment industry has achieved remarkable growth and industrial production has become a major sector of the economy' There is a study aims the impact of employee welfare facilities on job satisfaction among managerial employees in selected garment factories in Sri Lanka, focusing specifically on the 'lrincomalee District' Employee welfare facilities, encompassing medical, oanteen, loan, and housing amenities, are essential for enhancing job satisfaction and performance' This study utilizes a questionnaire-based survey to gather data from 59 managerial employees' The methodology involved correlation analysis examining the relationships between job satisfaction and rvelfare facilities. 'fhe results indicate a strong positive relationship betweenjobsatisfactionanclrrredicalfacilities.AclditionallY'therearestatistically significant positive relationships with canteen, loan, and housing facilities' Regression analysis further reveals the impact of these facilities on job performance' with medical' canteen, loan, and housing amenities contributing positively to employees' job satisfaction and overall performance. The study concludes that enhancing employee welfare facilities can significantly improve job satisfaction and performance among managerial staff in the garment industry. Recommendations include the implementation and improvement of comprehensive welfare programs to foster a more satisfied and productive workforce' Keywords: Employee welfare, Job Satisfaction, Managerial employees' Garment factories' SriLanka