Samenvatting

For a company to be successful in the Dutch primary equine industry, it is essential to have a selection of skilled and dedicated employees. Managers in this industry must be aware that it is vital to have their current employees satisfied with their job. Job satisfaction is critical in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce (Stamolampros et al., 2019). However, that is not the only reason managers should focus on job satisfaction. The attitude a person has towards their job will influence their job performance (Ali et al., 2014). This summary highlights the outcomes of this research that are important for the managers and provide helpful and practical advice about raising the employees' job satisfaction. The aspects for improvement are based on research about success and failure factors in the Job design and elements that the employees want to have improved. This way, the research information ensured that the advice fits the needs of the industry. The managers should concentrate on the following dimensions to raise their employee's satisfaction: Feedback, Teamwork, Skill development, Work schedule, Task variety, Autonomy, and Meaningfulness.