Hygiene and Motivation As Predictors of Satisfaction and Interest in Staying in the Company

Objective: To determine the influence of hygiene and motivation factors as predictors of job satisfaction and the interest in remaining in a manufacturing company in Mexico. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which posits that job satisfaction is influenced by two types of factors: hygienic and motivational. Hygienic factors, such as salary, working conditions, and job security, do not generate satisfaction on their own, but their absence causes dissatisfaction. Method: Ex-post-facto, observational, cross-sectional, and explanatory study was conducted using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the maximum likelihood method. The Inventory of Motivational and Hygiene Factors was applied to 346 employees Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that hygiene factors have a greater influence on job satisfaction than motivational factors, partially contradicting Herzberg's theory. Research Implications: Companies should prioritize improving hygienic factors, such as job stability and benefits, to increase employee satisfaction and their interest in staying with the organization. Additionally, they should complement these efforts with professional development programs that promote talent retention and enhance productivity. Originality/Value: The study's originality lies in analyzing the relationship between satisfaction and the interest in remaining based on these variables in a manufacturing environment