EFFECT OF WORKPLACE HOURS ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE IN NASARAWA STATE (A STUDY OF KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

Abstract This research work is titled “Effect of workplace hours on employee performance in Nasarawa State with a special reference to Karu Local Government. The purpose of this study was to examine how the number of hours worked by employees can impact their productivity. The study adopt Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory to explain the concept. The Population of the study consist of 103,748)) of Karu local government , with the sample size of (400). This work adopted survey design and chi-square formula to gather data and used tables, simple percentages and chi-square for data analysis. Statistical analysis revealed that there were several significant relationships; the main relationship was between productivity and working hours (both standard and long working hours). The results revealed a positive and significant relationship between hours worked (both standard and long working hours) by an employee and their productivity. This indicates that the number of hours worked by an employee does impact their productivity. The findings varied per factor, with wages having the greatest impact on employees' productivity during both standard and long working hours, ceteris parabus. It is recommended that companies focus on employee engagement, rewarding employees, and re-evaluating employee work week schedules. Keywords: Working Hours, Productivity, Health, Stress, Well-Being, Job Satisfaction, Working Conditions, Wages. Nasarawa State, Karu L.G.A