A STUDY ON WORKPLACE HAPPINESS AMONG IT PROFESSIONALS
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https://doi.org/10.62737/d8prs849Keywords:
Job satisfaction, Work autonomy, Work-life balance, Coworker support, Workload, Workplace happinessAbstract
This study explores the effect of workplace factors on the happiness of IT professionals. With the increasing focus on employee well-being and organizational effectiveness, this research investigates how different elements – including Job Satisfaction, Work Autonomy, Work-Life Balance, Coworker Support, and Workload – influence the overall workplace happiness of individuals in the IT sector. The study adopts a structured questionnaire distributed to a sample of 100 respondents, primarily IT professionals, and data was analyzed using SPSS software through descriptive statistics, reliability testing, and multiple regression analysis. The study adds value to the field of human resource management and organizational behavior by identifying key factors that drive employee engagement and workplace happiness in the context of the IT industry.
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