Quality of Work Life: A Study of the Impact of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and quality of work life (QWL). The research was conducted through a survey of 93 employees from companies in different economic sectors in southern Brazil. Data was collected through an online questionnaire on the Google Forms platform. The research results revealed a strong positive relationship between job satisfaction and QWL. Thus, the higher the job satisfaction, the higher the quality of work life. This finding highlights the importance of maintaining a work environment that promotes job satisfaction, as this can result in promoting employee well-being, leading to greater productivity and retention of talent. The study suggests that future research explore other factors, such as human resources policies, and use longitudinal approaches to assess changes in satisfaction and QWL over time. This study contributes to the understanding of the complex interactions between job satisfaction and QWL, emphasizing the importance of organizational strategies that promote employee well-being.

Keywords: Work environment, Job satisfaction, Quality of work life.

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/15-2-04

Publication date: February 28^th 2025