Wellness Programmes and Employees' Productivity in Selected Hospitality firms in Lagos State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of wellness programme components on employee productivity in selected hospitality firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Nigerian hospitality sector faces challenges such as low job satisfaction, high turnover rates, and declining productivity, making wellness programmes a potential solution. The research explores components like flexible work arrangements, workplace spirituality, financial wellness, mental wellness, and employee assistance programmes (EAPs), assessing their effects on employee productivity. Using a quantitative research design, 411 employees from 11 firms were surveyed. The results show that financial wellness (β = 0.230, p < 0.05) and EAPs (β = 0.209, p < 0.05) have a positive and statistically significant impact on productivity, while mental wellness (β = -0.207, p < 0.05) negatively affects productivity. Flexible work arrangements (β = 0.035, p > 0.05) and workplace spirituality (β = 0.065, p > 0.05) show positive but statistically insignificant effects on productivity. The study concludes that financial wellness and EAPs are the most effective components in improving productivity. It suggests that hospitality firms should focus on enhancing these areas to boost employee performance and reduce turnover. However, it also highlights that mental wellness and workplace spirituality require careful implementation to avoid counterproductive outcomes. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of wellness programmes and consider the role of leadership and organisational culture in their effectiveness. Keyword: Wellness Programs, employee productivity, flexible work arrangements, and employee assistance programs. Word Count: 220