The Role of Labour Welfare Measures in Enhancing Employee Satisfaction

This study examined the impact of labour welfare measures on employee satisfaction in a manufacturing company using a quantitative empirical approach. The findings revealed that labour welfare significantly enhances employee satisfaction, explaining approximately 71% of its variation. Among the welfare dimensions, health and safety measures emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by welfare facilities, training and development, social security benefits, and work–life balance. The results indicate that effective welfare programmes improve employees' well-being, commitment, productivity, and retention. The study concludes that labour welfare should be viewed as a strategic human resource investment that strengthens organizational performance and supports sustainable competitive advantage.

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