EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE WELFARE PROGRAMS ON PERFORMANCE OF STAFF AT THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Abstract
This paper sought to ascertain the effect of employee welfare programs on performance of staff at the faculty of health sciences at the University of Nairobi. This paper critiqued empirical studies linking the relationship between employee welfare programs and performance. This study adopted Descriptive survey research design. This study also triangulated data using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study targeted a total of 975 staff out of which a sample of 275 respondents was selected. Stratified and simple random sampling technique was used to group the sample size into four strata namely; Teaching (111) Support staff (239), Technical staff (102), Project staff (208) and Student Welfare Association (SWA) staff (33). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and presented using tables, charts and figures. Face validity was tested by assessing what the research tool was measuring while criterion validity was tested during pre-test to check on the correlation. Reliability was calculated using split-half method. A Cronbach's alpha of at least 0.7 confirmed reliability. Descriptive statistics using mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistics that included simple and multiple regression was used to test the relationship and strength between the variables. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test the strength of the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables. From the study results, Occupational Health and Safety Programs was found to influence job performance significantly. The study further concluded that Workers Recreation Programs had a positive and significant correlation with job performance. Career development program also had a statistically significant relationship with job performance. The study recommends creation of programs that are specifically tailored to the needs of the FHS by working with healthcare professionals and OHS experts. The study also recommends the need for the faculty to encourage research projects that examine how OHS programs affect employee performance and wellbeing and offer evidence-based policy-making guidance. Additionally, FHS should set up a method for routinely evaluating the efficacy of its recreation programs to guarantee that they have a positive impact on staff performance. Finally, HR professionals should continuously educate managers and workers on the advantages of career development and how to participate in development programs. Noting that the advantages of welfare efforts may compound over time, longitudinal research should done to evaluate the long-term impact of these programs on employee performance.
Keywords: Employee Welfare Programs, Employee performance, Occupational Health and Safety Programs, Workers Recreation Programs, Career Development Program, Faculty of Health Sciences.
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