Impact of Workplace Environment on Job Satisfaction with Mediating Role of Work-Family Conflict: A case of IT sector in Islamabad

Abstract

This study explores the influence of workplace environment on job satisfaction among information technology (IT) professionals in Islamabad, Pakistan. It examines the mediating role of work-family conflict in this relationship. The research is driven by the growing recognition of the importance of employee well-being and its connection to organizational outcomes. Positive work environments are hypothesized to contribute to higher job satisfaction, potentially mitigated by work-family conflict. The research draws upon existing literature on workplace environment, job satisfaction, and work-family conflict. It utilizes a quantitative approach, employing a survey questionnaire administered to 392 IT professionals in Islamabad. Data analysis involved reliability analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and Hayes Process Macro for mediation analysis. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation between workplace environment and job satisfaction, suggesting that positive workplace environment contributes significantly to employee job satisfaction. A weak negative correlation exists between workplace environment and work-family conflict, indicating a potential buffering effect. However, the mediation analysis did not yield a statistically significant indirect effect of work-family conflict. This could be due to limitations in sample size or the presence of other mediating factors not explored in this study. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of fostering positive work environments within the IT sector to enhance employee well-being and job satisfaction. Organizations should prioritize strategies that promote positive workplace environment. Future research could explore specific work environment dimensions, investigate a broader range of potential mediating variables, and utilize larger or more diverse samples for generalizability.