The Impact of Employee Training on Job Satisfaction
Keywords:
Employee training, Training effectiveness, Job satisfaction, Human Resource Development, Organizational PerformanceAbstract
This study investigates the relationship between the effectiveness of employee training programs and job satisfaction among personnel in Türkiye. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using reliability testing, correlation analysis, and regression techniques. The findings indicate a statistically significant and positive relationship between employee training and job satisfaction, affirming that well-designed training programs contribute meaningfully to employees’ work-related attitudes. Although no significant differences were found between trained and untrained employees in terms of perceptions, the large effect size suggests practical implications worth further exploration. The results underscore the necessity of aligning training initiatives with organizational objectives and individual employee needs to optimize satisfaction and performance. These insights offer valuable guidance for human resource practitioners and add to the growing body of literature on workforce development and organizational effectiveness.
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