Bienestar laboral del personal operativo en empresas ecuatorianas del sector camaronero y su relación con la productividad

Abstract

The shrimp farming industry is one of the most important productive sectors for the Ecuadorian economy; however, the working conditions of employees can affect their productive efficiency. In this context, the general objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of occupational well-being on the productivity levels of operational staff in Ecuadorian organizations within the shrimp farming industry. Focused on the province of Guayas, the research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative) and a descriptive scope. Data was collected through surveys administered to 400 operational workers in the shrimp farming sector; additionally, three professionals working in this sector were interviewed. Both methods were used to achieve specific objectives 1 and 2 of this study: (1) To identify the consequences of the lack of initiatives focused on organizational well-being on the productivity and motivational levels of human capital; and (2) To characterize the current working environment conditions experienced by operational staff within the shrimp farming sector. The results showed that a significant proportion of the sample perceive high levels of stress/tension, physical fatigue and demotivation when companies do not implement actions aimed at workplace well-being. In conclusion, the results show that organizational well-being is not only linked to staff productivity, but rather constitutes a strategic useful factor.