WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC, IKOT OSURUA, IKOT EKPENE

This study centered on work-life balance on employee productivity in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene. The main objective was to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and organizational sustainability in selected manufacturing firms in Akwa Ibom State. Survey research design was applied in the study. The population of the study was 158 staff of selected departments in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene. Using the Taro Yamane, the sample size of 113 respondents was determined. The study depended entirely on primary data. The primary data were obtained from structured questionnaire that were administered to the sampled respondents. The data generated were analyzed using chi-square analysis. Results from the study showed that flexible work arrangements have a significant effect on employee productivity in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic; workload management has a significant effect on employee productivity in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic; leave policies has a significant effect on employee productivity in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic; and personal support systems have a significant effect on employee productivity in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Based on the findings from this study, it was recommended among others that the Polytechnic should introduce flexible work schedules, such as adjustable office hours or hybrid work models for administrative and academic staff, to reduce stress and improve overall productivity. Flexibility will allow employees to manage personal responsibilities without compromising work commitments.