Factors Affecting Employee Satisfaction in Private Commercial Banks: Evidence from Bangladesh

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence employee satisfaction in private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Data used in the study were collected through an online survey. A total of 380 entry to mid-level employees from the private banking sector participated in the survey during 2024. Research method is a multiple regression analysis. The study takes employee satisfaction as the dependent variable and estimates relationship between the dependent variable and seven exogenous variables. The findings of the study show that organizational culture, leadership behavior, job characteristics, work environment, compensation and benefits, and employee training have significant positive impacts on employee satisfaction. Banks may design strategies to assure competitive compensation, build a positive work environment, support effective leadership, and encourage employee engagement and growth by understanding the elements that affect employee satisfaction.