Workplace Ergonomics and Employee Performance in Registered Private Security Firms in Kenya

Abstract

Employee performance in private security firms is Kenya is facing numerous challenges frequently emanation from workplace environment. Therefore, this study sought to assess the effect of workplace ergonomics on workplace ergonomics on employee performance in private security firms in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Two-Factor Theory of Motivation. The study utilized positivism research approach. The study used descriptive and correlation research designs. The study population was 13,484 drawn form the Kenya Security Industry Association (KSIA) and Protective Security Industry Association (PSIA). The sample size was 180 respondents established by use of Slovin sample size determination formulae. Questionnaires were used as instruments for obtaining the data required. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were enhanced by carrying out a pilot study prior to data collection. The study adopted regression analysis to establish the effect of workplace ergonomics on employee performance in private security firms in Kenya. The study findings indicated that workplace ergonomics had a positive and significant relationship with employee performance in private security firms in Kenya. Therefore, the relationship between workplace ergonomics and employee performance is crucial as it can have far-reaching implications for both employees and organizations. The positive and significant relationship between workplace ergonomics and employee performance suggests that private security firms should consider investing in ergonomic improvements to create a healthier, more productive, and engaged workforce. It can have a cascading effect on various aspects of organizational success. Therefore, the implications of workplace ergonomics on employee performance in private security firms in Kenya are diverse and can positively impact both the physical and psychological well-being of employees. Private security firms need to recognize and invest in ergonomic principles to create a healthier, more productive, and more satisfying work environment. This, in turn, can contribute to the overall success and sustainability of private security firms in Kenya.

Contribution of Job Design and Ergonomics Considerations on Employee Performance in Service Sectors in Tanzania: A Qualitative Study

“…The review documents indicated that job simplification have positive and negative impact to the performance of employees in services company, some of the research argued that job simplification have contributed to employee performance as it increases skills due to from repetitive performance of less complex task and also since it simplified it means less health risk to the employees which increase motivation and results to productivity and performance. This outcome was supported by the study of [27].…”

“…For example, when the designed task required senior level accountant but the recruited are junior level employee the performance will be poor since arrangement of work requirement and skills set does not match which affect employee and company in genera as room for error are large. According to the study of [27] there is positive relationship between workplace ergonomics and employees performance in a private security firms; therefore the firm should consider ergonomic improvements to create healthier and more productive engaged workforce, which can have cascading effects in multiple organization aspects. Also, [31] found that macro-ergonomics and physical ergonomics significantly increase job satisfaction and overall productivity.…”