The influence of professionalism and work ethics on employee job satisfaction: A study in SMEs, Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the influence of professionalism and work ethics on employee job satisfaction at SME CV AJAS in Surabaya, Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach with a saturated sample of 70 employees, data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using multiple linear regression in SPSS 26. With professionalism (t = 3.583) and work ethics (t = 2.992) significantly affecting job satisfaction (p <0.05). Furthermore, the results of the F test confirmed the simultaneous influence of independent variables on the dependent variable. These findings underline the importance of improving employee behavior and ethical standards to improve satisfaction in the workplace.