Abstract
Introduction: Work is an important constituent of an individual’s life since the experience of work influences well-being and health. The well-being of employees is an important issue in the work environment. The aim was to examine the relationship between satisfaction in the workplace and the well-being of employees in nursing.
 Methods: Quantitative research based on a cross-sectional study was used, with 640 employees in nursing from eight Slovenian hospitals participating in the study. A structured survey questionnaire was administered. The relationship between psychological well-being and workplace satisfaction was analysed with correlation and linear regression analysis.
 Results: The workplace satisfaction (x = 3.69, s = 1.13) and well-being ( x=161.27, s = 55.19) of employees in nursing are at a middle level. With the correlation analysis we established that well-being statistically significantly correlates with workplace satisfaction (r = 0.611, p < 0.001). Workplace satisfaction explains 42 % of the total variability of well-being of employees in nursing.
 Discussion and conclusion: It is necessary for every health care organization to take care of its employees' workplace satisfaction and well-being. Health care organizations can be successful and achieve their organisational objectives if their employees are satisfied with their work and have a high level of well-being.
Highlights
Work is an important constituent of an individual’s life since the experience of work influences well-being and health
Quantitative research based on a cross-sectional study was used, with 640 employees in nursing from eight Slovenian hospitals participating in the study
The relationship between psychological well-being and workplace satisfaction was analysed with correlation and linear regression analysis
Summary
Work is an important constituent of an individual’s life since the experience of work influences well-being and health. The well-being of employees is an important issue in the work environment. Health care organizations can be successful and achieve their organisational objectives if their employees are satisfied with their work and have a high level of well-being. Stress in the workplace affects nurses, their workplace satisfaction and performance (Garrosa, et al, 2011; Nabirye, et al, 2011). If they interfere with personal lives, work-related conflicts are associated with low workplace satisfaction, low well-being, burnout and depression (Franche, et al, 2006; Cortese, et al, 2010)
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