The Effect of Job Stress, Job Burnout, and Emotional Intelligence On Job Satisfaction of Employees of Animal Feed Companies in Grobogan, Central Java
The Effect of Job Stress, Job Burnout, and Emotional Intelligence On Job Satisfaction of Employees of Animal Feed Companies in Grobogan, Central Java
The Effect of Job Stress, Job Burnout, and Emotional Intelligence On Job Satisfaction of Employees of Animal Feed Companies in Grobogan, Central Java
Abstract. This study aims to analyze the effect of Job Stress, Job Burnout, and
Emotional Intelligence on Job Satisfaction of employees of animal feed
companies in Grobogan, Central Java. The data used in this study is primary data.
The sampling method used is purposive sampling, with 189 employees as the
respondents. Hypothesis testing using simple linear regression analysis for each
pair of variables with the help of the 25th version of the SPSS application. The
results show that Job Stress has a negative effect on Job Satisfaction, Job Burnout
has no negative impact on Job Satisfaction, and Emotional Intelligence has a
positive effect on Job Satisfaction. The managerial implication in this study is
that company management should pay more attention to the welfare and
happiness of employees inside and outside the company, do a fair allocation of
tasks and working hours for employees by adjusting the duties and workload
according to the position and age of the employee, provide special training by
providing case studies. Or problems that require teamwork and involve more
employees, such as hearing opinions and input from employees aimed at the
company's progress.
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
In the current era of globalization, competition between companies is getting tougher.
Companies must quickly adapt and improve quality in various sectors, including human
resources. Employees, as part of human resource management, have a very crucial role
because the better the quality of work produced by employees, the better the business
performance of the company [13]. To maintain good performance from employees, the
company must pay attention to their level of Job Satisfaction. According to research
conducted by a survey agency in the world of work, namely Mercer, in 2022, as many
as 55% of employees of large companies in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, have
a low level of Job Satisfaction, thus causing higher inflow and outflow of employees.
From the survey results, it is known that one of the factors driving the decrease in the
level of Job Satisfaction from employees is the salary.
Companies and employees are two parties who need each other, but sometimes,
company management and employees have different views, causing problems within
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the company. When employees are satisfied, they will work more productively, while
dissatisfied employees have lower productivity levels and trigger an increase in Job
Stress levels [2]. Job Stress is a feeling of pressure from an employee because the
workload obtained exceeds or is beyond their ability [3]. This can affect the personal
life of employees, such as messy sleeping hours, decreased appetite, and difficulty
concentrating. Job Stress can also arise when employees experience Job Burnout, which
causes employee performance to decrease and increases the risk of errors. The
characteristics of employees who share Job Burnout are reduced motivation at work,
emotionally unstable, and quickly discouraged [24]. Companies need to make policies
that make employees feel more cared for, such as reducing the workload, ensuring
security, supporting employees to develop their interests and hobbies, and rewarding
employees who contribute positively every month. Because the positive contribution of
an employee is very influential on the company's business performance, companies
need to have employees with a high level of Emotional Intelligence. Because
employees with high levels of Emotional Intelligence can provide inspirational
motivation by identifying feelings of stress and frustration. In addition, employees can
regulate these emotions to reduce stress and overcome negative feelings in their
workplace [3]
Grobogan is one of the centers of corn and rice in Central Java. Besides being able
to be consumed daily, corn is one of the basic ingredients for making animal feed, so
there are several animal feed companies operating in Grobogan, Central Java, including
PTPTPT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk and PT. Malindo Feedmil Tbk. Both are listed
as public companies on the IDX (Indonesian Stock Exchange). According to the annual
reports of the two companies, in 2020, Japfa was the second largest animal feed
company with a net profit of 1.2 trillion rupiahs, followed by Malindo in fourth place
with a total net loss of -38 billion rupiahs.
Previous research examined Job Burnout, Emotional Intelligence, and Job
Satisfaction of employees at 14 banks in Palestine conducted by [3]. Another study
from [7] also discusses the same thing about Job Stress and Job Satisfaction in the
hospitality industry in Taiwan. In contrast to previous studies, in this study,
modifications were made, and the sampling process was carried out on employees of
an animal feed company in Grobogan, Central Java.
2 Literature Review
Satisfaction. On the contrary, the lower the Job Stress, the higher the level of Job
Satisfaction.
Another factor that makes Job Satisfaction levels decrease is Job Burnout [3]. A
decrease in Job Satisfaction can occur when employees feel Job Burnout, allowing
employees to work half-heartedly and inconsistently [6]. Job Satisfaction will decrease
when the work demands that employees get are too heavy, resulting in energy
exhaustion [3].
Job Satisfaction levels can increase when employees have high Emotional
Intelligence because employees with high Job Satisfaction also have high Emotional
Intelligence [8]. The story of Job Satisfaction felt by employees is influenced by high
levels of Emotional Intelligence, such as being able to manage emotions in difficult
situations, feeling other people's feelings, and motivating [16].
Job Stress
H1
Job Burnout H2 Job Satisfaction
H3
Emotional
Intelligence
3 Research Method
The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative, based on the
analysis of [3; 7]. The purpose of using descriptive quantitative methods in this study
is to test the hypothesis. The sampling method used is purposive sampling. The criteria
or conditions needed to fill out the questionnaire are employees of an animal feed
company in Grobogan, Central Java, namely PTPTPT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk
and PT. Malindo Feedmill Tbk. The total sample used in this study is 189 respondents,
so the factor loading value that the statement is said to be valid is 0.45. The data
collection method used is cross-sectional because the data from the questionnaire was
collected in the same period. Measurement of statement is using a Likert scale.
Factor Descriptio
Variable Indicators
Loading ns
Job Stress 1. In the last month, how often have you been upset
0,851 Valid
[3] because of something that happened unexpectedly?
2. In the last month, how often have you been upset
0,815 Valid
because of something that happened unexpectedly?
3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and
0,847 Valid
stressed?
4. In the last month, how often have you found that you
0,831 Valid
could not cope with everything you had to do?
5. In the last month, how often have you found that you
0,827 Valid
could not cope with everything you had to do?
6. In the last month, how often have you thought about
0,830 Valid
things you must accomplish?
Job Burnout 1. During my work, I often feel emotionally drained 0,837 Valid
[3]
2. After work, I tend to need more time than in the past
0,871 Valid
to relax and feel better
3. After my work, I usually feel worn out and weary 0,870 Valid
4. It happens more and more often that I talk about my
0,839 Valid
work in a negative way
5. Lately, I tend to think less at work and do my job
0,850 Valid
almost mechanically
6. Sometimes, I feel sickened by my work tasks 0,862 Valid
Emotional 1. I understand what I feel 0,659 Valid
Intelligence
2. I have a good understanding of my own emotions 0,754 Valid
[3]
3. I understand how I feel 0,774 Valid
4. I always know my friend's emotions from their
0,757 Valid
behavior
5. I have a good understanding of the emotions of people
0,799 Valid
around me
6. I always set goals for myself and then try my best to
0,805 Valid
achieve them
7. I always tell myself I am a competent person 0,728 Valid
8. I would always encourage myself to try my best 0,802 Valid
9. I have reasonable control of my own emotions 0,767 Valid
10. I can always calm down quickly when I am furious 0,812 Valid
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Based on the table above, all statement items used in this study have a factor loading
value of more than 0.45, meaning each statement item is valid.
Cronbac
Descripti
Variable Items h’s
on
Alpha
Job Stress 6 0,912 Reliable
Job Burnout 6 0,926 Reliable
Emotional Intelligence 10 0,921 Reliable
Job Satisfaction 5 0,878 Reliable
Source: Results of data processing 25th version of SPSS
Based on the table above, all variables have a Cronbach's alpha value of more than
0.60, which means that the questionnaire in this study is declared reliable.
Based on the table above, it is known that all variables have a mean higher than the
standard deviation value, which means that the level of variation in the data in this study
is low.
Based on the table above, it is known that the significance value in H1 is 0.000 <0.05.
That is, H1 is supported by an estimation value (β) of -0.620. The significance value in
H2 is 0.539 > 0.05. This means that H2 is not supported by an estimation value (β) of
0.054. The significance value on H3 is 0.000 > 0.05. That is, H3 is supported by an
estimation value (β) of 0.339.
4 Discussion
Based on the results of the H1 test, it was found that Job Stress had a negative effect on
Job Satisfaction. The results of this study support previous research conducted by
Cheng and Kao (2022) , which found that Job Stress experienced by employees can
reduce Job Satisfaction [7]. This can happen if the demands and workloads received by
employees are too excessive so that employees cannot complete the work, which is
their responsibility. The role of animal feed companies in Grobogan, Central Java, in
assigning tasks to employees must be adjusted to the level of position so that employees
can contribute optimally without feeling nervous and stressed so that employees feel
enthusiastic and happy with their work.
The results of the H2 test show that Job Burnout has no negative effect on Job
Satisfaction. The results of this study are supported by previous research, which found
that Job Burnout had no negative effect on Job Satisfaction because even though
employees experienced Job Burnout, they received appropriate rewards or wages so
that their Job Satisfaction level remained high. A similar condition also applies to
employees of an animal feed company in Grobogan, Central Java. The high level of
Job Burnout from employees does not have a negative effect on their Job Satisfaction.
This can happen because, even though employees experience Job Burnout, employees
feel they are familiar with the characteristics of the work they get, so employees are
used to it.
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The H3 test results show that Emotional Intelligence has a positive effect on Job
Satisfaction. The results of this study support previous research conducted by Awwad
et al. (2022), who argued that the higher the level of Emotional Intelligence possessed
by employees, the more positive effect on their level of Job Satisfaction [3]. This can
happen when employees of an animal feed company in Grobogan, Central Java, have
an excellent emotional understanding of themselves and others around them, can set
goals, and encourage themselves to do their best to feel more enthusiastic about their
work.
From the results of the research obtained, it is concluded that employees do not feel Job
Stress in the last few months, so the level of Job Satisfaction of employees remains
high. Employees think that they need more time to rest after work, but on the other
hand, they feel happy with the tasks they get. So, even though employees experience
Job Burnout, their level of Job Satisfaction remains the same. Employees think that
they can manage and regulate their own emotions so that they can articulate actions to
achieve high Job Satisfaction. The managerial implications of this research include: (1)
company management can make routine agendas such as vacation together once a year
so that the level of employee Job Stress towards the company decreases. (2) company
management should pay more attention to the welfare of employees both inside and
outside the work environment, such as creating a comfortable work atmosphere to
decrease the level of Job Burnout experienced by employees. (3) company management
should provide special training by providing case studies or problems related to
demands for teamwork. It is intended that employees can learn to share responsibilities,
increase empathy, and understand the opinions of other employees so that their
Emotional Intelligence level improves. (4) company management should involve
employees more, such as listening to opinions and input from employees aimed at the
progress of the company, so that a good working relationship between superiors and
employees appears, which has an impact on increasing Job Satisfaction. Suggestions
for further research are (1) expanding the scope of research by conducting research on
employees of animal feed companies in other areas or researching companies in
different industrial sectors so that research results become more varied. (2) increase the
number of research respondents so that the scope of research becomes wider.
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