INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IJMDS)

Effect of Work- Life Balance on Workforce Performance in Federal University Oye- Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study focused on effect of work- life balance on workforce performance in Federal University Oye- Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of self-management, time management and stress management on workforce performance. The target population includes all academic and non- academic staff of Federal University Oye- Ekiti comprises approximately 1,522 employees. Cochran’s formula was used to determined sample size of 318 staff. Stratified random sampling was utilized to draw a sample from staff of the University. Stratified random sampling was utilized to draw a sample from university staff. Multiple regression statistical tool was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that self-management, time management and stress management have a significant effect on workforce performance. The study concluded in line with the findings. The study recommended as follows: University management should encourage staff to embrace self-management to influence their work performance in the institution. The University management should educate staff on the benefit of time management to influence their work performance compare to other similar institutions. They should be tactical in shouldering upon themselves in sensitizing staff on how to be conversant with stress management in the process of carryout their duty to influence their work performance in the university.