THE IMPACT OF STAFF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY ANYIGBA KOGI STATE)

This study investigates the impact of staff recruitment and selection processes on organizational productivity, using Kogi State University, Anyigba, as a case study. Recruitment and selection are fundamental human resource practices that significantly influence the quality of personnel within an organization. The research aims to examine the extent to which effective recruitment and selection strategies contribute to the overall productivity of the university. Both primary and secondary data were utilized, with questionnaires administered to key administrative and academic staff of the institution. The study analyzes how criteria such as merit-based hiring, transparency, and the alignment of employee qualifications with job role affect institutional performance. Findings indicate that systematic and transparent recruitment processes lead to better staff performances, job satisfaction, and institutional efficiency. Morale, and underperformance. The study concludes with recommendations for adopting best practices in recruitment and selection to enhance productivity and ensure sustainable development in public tertiary institutions.