Human resource management practices and career satisfaction in the manufacturing industry in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ong, Choon Hee, Wong, Yi Shen, Lim, Peng Lun, Lee, Ser Lay, Yap, Choon Ming, A. Wahab, Mohd. Azahar
• Format: Article
• Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2019
• Subjects: HB Economic Theory
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/89595/; http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v9-i3/5698

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on career satisfaction. In this study, HRM practices consists of three components, namely compensation and benefit, performance management, and work-life policies. Data was collected though questionnaire survey from 70 employees of various manufacturing companies surrounding Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The results were analysed via correlation and regression analysis. The findings indicate that HRM practises such as compensation and benefits and performance management do influence the employee’s career satisfaction. Meanwhile, work-life policies were not significantly associated with career satisfaction. Hence, by identifying suitable HRM practices, the organization is able to develop strategies that develop employees’ loyalty and increase their career satisfaction.