As labor migration continues to grow, its impact on Russia’s economy increases. Job satisfaction in migrant workers is a complex and understudied issue, which leads to ineffective HR strategies and excessive turnover. This study relied on a comprehensive approach that combined economic and social factors. The research objective was to identify key factors that influence the level of job satisfaction in labor migrants and to develop recommendations for industrial management. The authors conducted an expert interview with company heads and a survey of migrant industrial workers to assess various aspects of job satisfaction. Job satisfaction proved to depend on a complex net of economic (salary, social guarantees) and social (working conditions, team atmosphere, career growth opportunities) factors. Successful adaptation of migrant workers requires a systematic approach, including training and cultural orientation, as well as activities to build team spirit and create a comfortable working environment. Job satisfaction in migrant workers largely depends on the support from management. An integrated approach to improving job satisfaction includes good economic conditions, continuous learning, and feedback both from management and employees. These measures usually help to satisfy the needs of labor migrants, increase their motivation, and attract qualified specialists.
job satisfaction, labor migration, labor migrants, adaptation of labor migrants, migration turnover, production enterprise
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