International Journal of Intellectual Discourse (IJID)
Abstract
Employment strain at work, hierarchical dedication and job satisfaction among employees have,
as of late, become the general wonder that specialists are currently eager to contemplate. The
quintessence of each organization's work is evolving as it is driven by rapid, creative
developments, globalization and monetary interest for improved operational skills. These
progressions also benefit both individuals and organizations as they appear to result in
increased work pressure and decreased job satisfaction. Based on the assertions therefore, this
study examined employment strain and job satisfaction in Nigeria. Employment strain model
provided the conceptual framework. The designs were descriptive and exploratory, a qualitative
methodology and secondary method of data collection were used to generate information. The
study revealed that employment strain has immediate negative impact on job satisfaction. It
indicates a conflict of interest between the employer, who wants the employee to work hard, and
the employee, who wants the compensation with the minimum effort required. Employment strain
has been seen as an antecedent of job satisfaction, which can be induced by work overload,
competition, self-esteem and impossible responsibilities; high employment strain has created
negative psychological effects (depression), physiological effects (headaches, heart disease) and
behavioral effects (absenteeism, substance use) on employees; also a depreciation of job
satisfaction will have an effect on the organizational engagement, which will have an impact on
the efficiency of their jobs