The perceived effects of workplace health promotion programs on job satisfaction at Oserian Development Company

Abstract

Workplace Health promotion programs have been shown to be successful in improving social well-being of workers, increasing productivity, and reducing defection rates. Under these circumstances, managers should concentrate on removing sources of dissatisfaction on work health so as to keep employees productive, and satisfied. This study was motivated by the need to evaluate the effect of workplace health promotion programs on job satisfaction of the employees. To achieve this objective, the study adopted a descriptive research design. The study focused on the 6000 staff working with Oserian Development Company. From the 6000 staff the study sampled 300 staff so as to minimize costs and efficiency of the data collection process. The study used stratified sampling technique to sample the respondents of the study. The data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, percentages and frequencies. The study found that workplace health promotion programs at Oserian Development Company contributed to the health and fitness of the employees, reduced illness and injuries, reduced unnecessary absenteeism and made them more productive. This generally increased the job morale and satisfaction of the staff at Oserian Development Company. The study recommended that organizations improve on employer communication and education on the benefits of health promotion, the finding attributed to applied health promotion in organizations be increased, an employers heath promotion resource center be created and a training be done to sensitize the public and private workforce on work health programs.