Impact Of Employee Well-Being On Organizational Performance: A Case Study Of Adamawa State University, Nigeria

Abstract

Employee well-being is a critical determinant of organizational performance, particularly in resource-constrained higher education institutions. This study examines the impact of employee well-being on organizational performance at Adamawa State University, Nigeria. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was employed, with data collected from a stratified sample of 268 academic and non-academic staff using a structured questionnaire. Correlation analysis revealed strong, statistically significant positive relationships between all five dimensions of well-being (psychological, physical, social, career, financial) and performance indicators (productivity, service quality), and negative relationships with absenteeism and turnover intention. Psychological well-being showed the strongest correlation with productivity (r = .62, p < .01). Regression analysis demonstrated that employee engagement is a significant predictor of both well-being (β = 0.42 to 0.48, p < .001) and organizational performance (β = 0.55, p < .001), accounting for 41% of the variance. The findings show that supporting staff well-being and encouraging employee involvement are important steps for improving how universities perform in Nigeria. This study gives practical evidence to help policymakers and university leaders focus on staff well-being programs that address real needs.

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