Discussing Job Satisfaction and Organizational Perceptions: Voice of Practitioners

Abstract

To explore determinants of job satisfaction and factors influencing organizational perceptions using qualitative literature and focus group discussions (FGDs) with cross-departmental managers. From 55 articles on ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, 12 pivotal studies (2018-2023) were analysed. Topics ranged from cultural aspects in the Arab world to challenges of work-life balance in the digital age. The research unveils intertwined personal, organizational, and societal dynamics impacting job satisfaction and organizational perceptions. Highlighted is the need for strategies addressing these complexities to boost job satisfaction across sectors. This study uniquely merges academic perspectives with practitioners' voices, offering an enriched viewpoint bridging theory and real-world experiences, making it a valuable reference for both academic discourse and practical strategy development.