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Arch Hellen Med, 39(4),July-August 2022, 517-522

ORIGINAL PAPER

Employee satisfaction, person-organization fit, and high-performance work practices

C.G. Platis,1 M. Liatira-Nikolaou,2 M.E. Psomiadi,3 E. Lahana,4 P. Sarafis5
1Greek DRG Institute SA, Athens, Greece,
2Healthcare Policy and Planning (MSc), Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus,
3Directory of Operational Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies, Ministry of Health, Athens,
4General Department, University of Thessaly, Larissa,
5General Department, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece

OBJECTIVE To study the effects of the application of high-performance work practices on employee career satisfaction, and to explore the regulatory role of person-organization fit, in health workers in non-profit organizations.

METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 125 employees in non-profit organizations in the field of health or mental health, based in Athens. For the scope of this study, a structured questionnaire with openand closed-ended questions was formulated, based on three specific research tools.

RESULTS High-performance work practices appear to be positively related to career satisfaction, and this relationship appears to be regulated by the person-organization fit.

CONCLUSIONS The administrational bodies of non-profit organizations need to show greater interest in how satisfied their employees feel with their careers. The implementation of high-performance work practices and the selection of employees who share common values with the specific organization could contribute significantly to employee satisfaction, promoting a positive attitude towards work, and ultimately bringing improved results for both the organization and the services provided.

Key words: Career satisfaction, High performance work practices, Non-profit organizations, Person-organization fit.

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