MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE PERSONNEL HAPPINESS AT WORK OF NAKHON PATHOM RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study happiness at work of personnel in Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University; and 2) propose management guidelines to promote happiness at work of personnel. The informants were 15 personnel working at Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. The research instrument was a form for compiling survey results on happiness at work of personnel during the past 5 years (2019-2023) and an open-ended questionnaire. Data were analyzed by average and content analysis

The research results showed that:

1. Overall, happiness at work of NPRU personnel in the past 5 years was at a high level. When considering each aspect, all aspects were at a high level. The aspects in the descending order of average were career path, personnel engagement, information technology systems, supervisors, teamwork, work environment, income and welfare, and work-life balance.


2. For the management guidelines to promote happiness at work of NPRU personnel, it is advisable to 1) in work environment, create and prepare the environment that promotes and facilitates work operations in both physical and social-psychological aspects; 2) in income and welfare, equally allocate welfare to every personnel appropriate for living in the current economic situation; and 3) in work-life balance, manage workload to suit working time and
   arrange creative activities that encourage personnel to do activities together.

The key findings of this research can be summarized as follows: NPRU personnel prioritize work environment, income and welfare, and work-life balance. Additionally, they wish the university administrators to revamp the environment to create work motivation. They also want equal welfare and a supportive culture where everyone assists and respects each other.