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Employee job satisfaction is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of organizational success, with significant implications for productivity, employee retention, and overall company performance. In today's highly competitive job market, the ability to attract and retain talent is closely tied to the satisfaction and engagement of employees. Unengaged employees can lead to dissatisfaction, lower productivity, and higher turnover rates, all of which can significantly impede organizational growth and success. Despite the growing importance of this issue, there remains a notable gap in research specifically addressing the relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction in the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Understanding this relationship is particularly important given the unique cultural, economic, and organizational dynamics of the region. This paper seeks to address this gap by proposing a new conceptual model for enhancing employee engagement to improve job satisfaction within UAE-based organizations. This paper addresses this gap by proposing a novel conceptual model aimed at enhancing employee engagement to boost job satisfaction among employees in the United Arab Emirates. The proposed model integrates various dimensions of employee engagement, including motivational factors, work environment, and leadership practices, and examines their interplay in fostering a more satisfying work experience. By providing a structured approach to employee engagement, this model seeks to offer practical insights for HR professionals and organizational leaders in the UAE. The findings are expected to contribute to the broader understanding of employee satisfaction and offer actionable strategies to improve it, ultimately supporting organizational growth and success.
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