The Influence of the Physical Work Environment and Work Competence on Employee Satisfaction at PT Belladonna Primaraya Rattan Industry

Abstract

The rattan industry is a labor-intensive sector that heavily depends on the quality of human resources, particularly in maintaining productivity and company sustainability. Employee job satisfaction is an important factor because it influences work motivation, productivity, and the quality of production outcomes. This study aims to analyze the influence of the physical work environment and work competence on employee job satisfaction at PT Belladonna Primaraya Rattan Industry. This research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational method. The population of this study consisted of 158 employees in the production department, with a sample of 113 respondents determined using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics software. The results of the instrument testing indicate that all statement items are valid and reliable. The analysis results show that the physical work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Work competence also has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Simultaneously, the physical work environment and work competence have a positive and significant influence on employee job satisfaction at PT Belladonna Primaraya Rattan Industry. The findings of this study indicate that improving physical work environment conditions and developing employee competencies are strategic factors in increasing job satisfaction. This research is expected to serve as a consideration for companies in formulating more effective and sustainable human resource management policies.

Keywords: Physical work environment, Work competence, Job satisfaction, Rattan industry.