The effect and implications of work stress and workload on job satisfaction

Job satisfaction is very important for the work productivity of employees. This study aimed to empirically examine the effect of work stress and workload on job satisfaction of employees. The study sample was 40 educational support staff who were permanent employees at the University of X in Yogyakarta. This study used simple random sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using the job satisfaction scale, work stress scale, and workload scale with a semantic differential and Likert scale model. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis supported by assumption tests, which includes the normality test, linearity test, and multicollinearity test. The results of the data analysis show that work stress and workload simultaneously affect job satisfaction and obtained an F-value =12.274 and significance p=.000 (p<.01). There is a very significant effect of work stress on job satisfaction with a t-value =4.307 and significance of p=.000 (p <.01). There is also a very significant effect of workload on job satisfaction, which obtained a t-value = 4.656 and significance of p=.000 (p <.01). Job stress and workload offer a contribution of 39.9% to job satisfaction with the remaining 61% being influenced by other variables