Job Sharing on Employee Performance in Public Universities in Mt Kenya Region

Abstract

Job sharing is a type of flexible working arrangement that an organization can embrace for efficiency and effectiveness at work. Job sharing helps in the operation of the organizations even during the pandemic period. The main objective of the research study was to determine the extent to which job sharing affects performance of employees in public universities in Mount Kenya region. The target population of the study was 3,012 employees consisting of teaching and non-teaching staff. The sample size was 353 respondents determined by use of Yumane formulae. Descriptive research design was used. Questionnaire was the main data collection instrument. Data analysis and interpretation was based on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. A multiple regression model was used to explore the relationship between the variables under study. A pilot test was carried out in a public University outside Mount Kenya region to ensure validity and reliability of the data collection instruments prior to actual collection of data. The data was analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics were presented in frequency tables, percentages, mean, standard deviations and graphs. Inferential statistics were used in testing null hypotheses. Results showed that job sharing and employee performance of public universities were positively and significantly related (β=0.247, p=0.000). The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relationship between job sharing and employee performance of public universities in Mount Kenya region. The study recommended use of job sharing in the Universities because it enhances employee performance, reduces absenteeism and increases employee satisfaction.