The effect of career satisfaction on employee performance: An application for hotel businesses

Career is a dynamic process that shapes individuals' lives in both economic and socio-cultural dimensions. Individuals' life satisfaction, social positioning and professional success are largely related to their career development. Individuals who pursue a successful career in today's competitive business world are equipped not only in terms of professional skills but also in terms of personal development, self-confidence and self-awareness. These individuals make more conscious decisions in their business lives, maintain their performance consistently and experience higher levels of satisfaction in the organizational context. In this context, individual-society and individual-organization interactions have strategic importance in terms of the sustainability of business life. The level of satisfaction that employees feel with their careers is directly reflected in employee performance; therefore, organizations need to prioritize employee satisfaction and support individuals from different perspectives. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of individuals' career satisfaction levels on employee performance. The research was conducted on employees working in four and five-star hotels operating in the city center of Bolu. Quantitative research method was adopted and a survey form was used as the data collection tool. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted through SPSS 24 package program.