Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Environment, and Productivity Among Employees in Maritime Higher Education Institution
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Work engagement, job satisfaction, work environment, employee productivity, maritime educationAbstract
This study examines the influence of work engagement, job satisfaction, and work environment on employee productivity in a maritime higher education institution in the Philippines. It specifically evaluates work engagement in terms of employee recognition, work ethics, and personal development; job satisfaction in terms of work–life balance, compensation and benefits, and job security; and work environment in relation to organizational culture, workload management, and leadership style. The study also determines the level of employee productivity and analyzes the relationships and predictive influence among these variables. A quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was employed, involving both teaching and non-teaching personnel from Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation in Legazpi City, Albay. The respondents included full-time and part-time employees who had rendered at least five months of service during the second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026. Results revealed that employees exhibit high levels of work engagement, job satisfaction, work environment, and productivity. Among the dimensions, work ethics, work–life balance, and leadership style emerged as the most influential factors within their respective domains. Correlation analysis showed significant positive relationships between the independent variables and employee productivity. Furthermore, regression analysis identified work engagement as the most influential variable and the only significant predictor of productivity when all variables were considered simultaneously. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening employee engagement as a key strategy for improving productivity in maritime higher education institutions.
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