Assessing the Influence of Flexible-Work-Option as a Precursor of Work Life Balance on Employee Productivity of Logistics Companies in Rivers State Nigeria

Abstract:

This paper assesses the influence of flexible work option as an indicator of work-life balance on employee productivity of logistics companies in Rivers state, Nigeria. We adopted a survey research design, with a population of 1300 staff of logistics companies in Rivers state, and a sample size of 285 while Bowley’s proportional allocation method was used to survey the participating companies. Data generated from the survey were subjected to statistical analysis using frequencies, mean scores, standard deviations, spear rank order correlation coefficient with the aid of statistical package for social sciences. The findings revealed that there is a positive association between flexible work options on employee productivity of logistics companies. Therefore, we conclude that a statistically significant and positive association exist between flexible work option and employee productivity of logistics companies in Rivers state. Hence, we recommend that: logistics companies should consciously design and fashion out a flexible working option that will create a change of environment and positively enhance employees’ well-being in order to achieve a high-spirited workforce. And that, Management of logistics companies should effectively adopt alternative work arrangement so as to create a family-friendly atmosphere that will appeal to and attract competent employees for better productivity.