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Abstract
This study investigates the connection between job satisfaction and human resource management (HRM)
practices in Nepali commercial banks. This study examines employee satisfaction in commercial banks in
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City using a descriptive and causal-comparative research approach. Descriptive
research helps to systematically examine and describe the situation, while causal-comparative research
looks at the relationship between dependent and independent variables after an event has taken place. A
total population of 593 employees was targeted, and questionnaires, structured with a five-point Likert
scale, were administered to 234 employees, yielding a 100% response rate. With correlation coefficients of
0.712 and 0.696, respectively, correlation analysis showed that the two most important factors influencing
job satisfaction were pay and work environment. These findings highlight the critical importance of a
positive workplace and competitive remuneration for enhancing employee well-being. The study offers
practical implications, suggesting that organizations should focus on improving the work environment,
reviewing compensation strategies, clarifying promotion pathways, enhancing performance appraisal
systems, and tailoring training programs to better align with employee needs.
Key words: Human resources management, Job Satisfaction, Performance Appraisal, Training &
Development, Promotion Practice, Working Environment.