The influence of employee fit dimensions on job satisfaction and intention to stay in selected South African municipalities

This study looked into the impact of employee fit aspects, such as person-job fit, person-environment fit, and person-organization fit on work satisfaction and intention to stay in several South African towns. Data from employees in various departments and levels of the municipality were obtained using a quantitative research design. Standardised measurement devices were used to evaluate employee fit dimensions, work happiness, and intention to stay. The findings show that employee fit characteristics have a positive link with job satisfaction and intention to stay. Higher degrees of person-job fit, person-environment fit, and person-organization fit were linked to enhanced job satisfaction and intention to stay with the organisation. These findings highlight the significance of matching individuals to their job positions, work environments, and organisational cultures to enhance employee well-being and retention. Theoretical implications emphasise the importance of person-environment fit theory, social exchange theory, and organisational support theory in understanding the mechanisms that underpin these interactions. Practical implications include that South African municipalities' human resource management policies should prioritise the measurement and promotion of employee fit characteristics in order to build a good work environment and increase employee engagement and retention. Overall, this study adds to the current literature on organisational behaviour and human resource management by giving empirical evidence of the favourable effects of employee fit characteristics on job satisfaction and desire to stay within municipal contexts in South Africa.