The relationship between job security and employee performance in Kole district local government: A descriptive, correlational study.

Abstract

Background

This study aims to determine the relationship between job security and employee performance in Kole District Local Government.    

Methodology

The research was a descriptive, correlational research design that was cross-sectional in nature. The target population of this study was 124 employees of the Kole District local government. The researcher adopted Morgan & Kreijcie's sampling table to determine the sample size, and 92 staff were selected as respondents of the study. Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling were used to select respondents for the study.

This research used both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data was obtained and given to the selected staff of Kole district to fill out and return after one week.

Results

According to the findings, Wages paid to employees at Kole District Local Government were not sufficient to satisfy their needs and support their growth. Findings showed that there was no formalized career path for employees. And there was limited access to leadership and management roles, hence limiting the growth of employees and leading to low employee performance.

However, findings also revealed that Kole District Local Government had numerous job openings, which makes it easy for employees to move up the ladder and explore their potential. Also, findings showed that Kole District Local Government offers professional development opportunities for employees and enables career progress through employee training. Findings also showed that respondents agreed that in Kole district, employees are not recognized for providing extra efforts, hence employees are demotivated to offer quality services.

Conclusion

There was a positive, significant relationship (r = 0.325, sig 0.004) between job security and employee performance of employees at Kole District.

Recommendation

Kole District local government should ensure systematic restructuring and phased transfers for different job roles to enhance the skills of employees and improve productivity.