The Level of Satisfaction of the Regular Employees of the Department of Tourism Region – 4a with their Benefits

Abstract

Receiving good benefits is a way of showing that the amount of dedication put to work is being rewarded. Government employees are definitely not excluded into receiving these benefits. The researcher together with the help of the Administration Unit of the Department of Tourism-Region IV-A determined the benefits that they are receiving. These are leaves, retirement, loans, healthcare, and monetary bonuses. This study aims to find out the level of satisfaction of the regular employees from the Department of Tourism-region 4A with their benefits. This study distributed 19 questionnaires and gathered 19 respondents from the regional office of the Department of Tourism-Region 4A in the City of Calamba, Laguna. The study used descriptive method of research to illustrate the level of satisfaction of the regular employees from the Department of Tourism-region 4A with their given benefits The data were statistically treated using percentage, weighted mean, and chi- square. Based on the findings of the research study, it was established that the regular employees of the Department of Tourism-Region 4A were satisfied with such benefits, leaves, loans, retirement, and monetary bonuses. While healthcare received was not well perceived. Further, the independent variable of the study does not significantly affect is the level of satisfaction of DOT-Region 4A regular employees with the benefits they are receiving. In this light, the implementation of the following recommendations shall enhance the level of satisfaction of these government employees. The concerned government agencies such as the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Budget and Management to review and assess the current incentive schemes provided to regular government employees. Also, for the Department of Tourism to establish an organization within the agency, to raise and discuss concerns of regular employees in terms of job security and betterment of their working conditions.