FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB HAPPINESS AMONG MIGRANT WORKERS IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This study aimed to examine: (1) the levels of opinions regarding organizational climate, organizational commitment, quality of work life, and happiness at work among migrant workers in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province; and (2) the influence of organizational climate, organizational commitment, and quality of work life on happiness at work among migrant workers in the same area. The sample group consisted of 270 Myanmar migrant workers. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.

The research findings revealed that the overall of opinion on organizational climate factors were at a relatively high level, while organizational commitment factors and quality of work life factors were at a high level. The hypothesis testing found that organizational climate factors, specifically in the area of responsibility, affected work happiness with statistical significance at the 0.01 level. Organizational commitment factors, including high confidence in accepting organizational goals and values, and employees' willingness to demonstrate their abilities to the organization, affected work happiness with statistical significance at the 0.01 level. Quality of work life factors, including adequate and fair compensation, appropriate and safe environment, opportunities for capability development, and work-life balance, affected work happiness with statistical significance at the 0.05 and 0.01 levels. These research findings provide valuable insights that can be applied as guidelines for human resource management strategic planning to promote work happiness among foreign workers. By implementing these strategies, organizations can enhance employee satisfaction, increase productivity, and strengthen their competitive advantage in today's challenging business environment, ultimately contributing to sustainable organizational success and development.