Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the relationship between employee wellness initiatives and organizational productivity within Zambia's Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU). The key objectives of the study included; to assess the applicability of wellness initiatives, examine how these initiatives influence productivity and analyze the relationship between employee engagement in wellness programs and productivity. The study adopted a mixed-method approach. A sample of 143 employees was selected using stratified random sampling for quantitative surveys, and 10 employees were purposively chosen for semi-structured interviews. The key findings reveal that wellness initiatives, including flexible working conditions, health safety programs, and work-life balance initiatives, significantly impacted employee productivity. Specifically, 60% of respondents reported reduced absenteeism, 65% experienced improved job satisfaction, and 55% noted increased task efficiency. The multiple regression analysis showed that flexible working conditions (B = 0.385, p = 0.001), health and safety programs (B = 0.305, p = 0.015), work-life balance (B = 0.410, p = 0.020), and employee engagement (B = 0.489, p = 0.005) were significant predictors of organizational productivity, explaining 67.2% of the variance in productivity (R² = 0.672). Additionally, greater engagement in wellness programs was positively correlated with higher job satisfaction and improved productivity. The study recommends expanding work-life balance programs, integrating mental health support, and increasing employee participation in wellness initiatives.
Authors: Theresa Hamanzangwa, Kasonde Mundende
Institution: University of Zambia
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410815891