Better Life Index and Job Satisfaction Among Non-Teaching Employees, Deped Division of Bohol

Abstract

Employee well-being and job satisfaction are increasingly recognized as important factors influencing organizational effectiveness and workforce productivity. This study examined the Better Life Index and job satisfaction among non-teaching employees of the Department of Education Division of Bohol during the School Year 2022–2023. Specifically, the study assessed respondents' perceived quality of life across the eleven domains of the Better Life Index. It assessed their level of job satisfaction regarding diagnostic and coaching, role conflict and ambiguity, compensation and benefits, task accomplishment, and work environment. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Data were gathered from 243 non-teaching employees selected through stratified random sampling and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, weighted means, Spearman's rank-order correlation, and chi-square tests. Findings revealed that respondents generally reported a high Better Life Index, with housing, jobs, and education receiving the highest ratings, while income obtained the lowest rating. Likewise, respondents demonstrated a high level of job satisfaction, particularly in task accomplishment and role clarity. Correlational analysis indicated a statistically significant relationship between the Better Life Index and job satisfaction, suggesting that employees who perceived more favorable life conditions tended to report greater job satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of promoting employee well-being through organizational support, professional development opportunities, health initiatives, and workplace policies that enhance quality of life and work satisfaction.