Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction on Compensation, Training & Development, and Employee Performance

Silas Twum, Eeng Ahman, Budi Santoso, Rofi Rofaida

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This study investigates how job satisfaction mediates the relationship between compensation, training & development and employee performance. The objectives of the research are in threefold: first, to assess the direct impact of compensation on employee performance; second, to evaluate the influence of training and development on employee performance; and third, to examine the mediating role of job satisfaction in these relationships. Using a systematic literature review, the research critically evaluated and synthesized studies from 2020 to 2024, sourced from academic databases such as Science Direct, Emerald, and Google Scholar. After screening and synthesizing, 35 journal articles were included in this review. Findings reveal that job satisfaction significantly enhances the effectiveness of these HR practices, fostering higher productivity, commitment, and innovation. The study concludes that job satisfaction is indispensable for sustaining employee performance and recommends further exploration of additional mediators and moderators in future research.


Keywords


Compensation, Employee Performance, Human Resource Practices; Job Satisfaction; Training & Development

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