IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING ON ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AT FORTUNATE BREAD, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Employee well-being is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor influencing organizational productivity. This study examined the impact of employee well-being on organizational productivity at Fortunate Bread, Osogbo, Osun State, with a specific focus on job satisfaction, sustainable practices, and workplace culture. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study surveyed 98 employees, selected from a total population of 130 employees, using Karasar’s (2014) sampling formula. Data collection employed a structured questionnaire based on validated measurement scales. At the same time, the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) was used to examine the strength and direction of relationships between employee well-being dimensions and productivity outcomes. Furthermore, to test the underlying hypotheses and explore the direct and indirect effects among variables, Path Analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (PA-SEM) was conducted with the aid of STATA version 15. The findings revealed that job satisfaction (x = 79.54, r-value = 0.660, β = 0.832) has the most potent positive effect on organizational productivity, followed by workplace culture (x = 57.32, r-value = 0.583, β = 0.750) and sustainable practices (x = 61.90, r-value = 0.675, β = 0.727), all with statistically significant relationships (p < 0.00). The results highlight that employees who experience greater job satisfaction, work in an ethical and sustainable environment, and feel included in a positive workplace culture tend to be more productive. Conversely, neglecting employee well-being leads to decreased engagement, high turnover, and lower efficiency. This study contributes to the growing discourse on workplace well-being and productivity by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between employee satisfaction and business success. It implements structured well-being programs, fosters workplace diversity, and supports environmental initiatives to boost employee morale, reduce absenteeism, and drive organizational performance. The study prioritizes employee well-being as a driver of long-term business development and sustainability as an imperative strategy