CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA
WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION IN KILIFI COUNTY ASSEMBLY, KENYA
Sharon Kadzo Mgiriama - Student, Masters in Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Weldon K. Ng’eno - Lecturer, Department of Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effect of workplace wellness program on employee motivation in Kilifi County Assembly, Kenya, focusing on recreational program and financial wellness programs. Low levels of motivation among public servants, including those in Kilifi County Assembly, were attributed to a lack of investment in workplace wellness initiatives. The primary objectives of the research were to assess the impact of these programs on employee motivation using the theory of self-determination. The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting a population of 133 employees with a sample size of 54 respondents, representing 40% of the target population. Stratified sampling was used, and the primary data collection tool was a questionnaire, which was distributed and collected using a drop-off and pick-up method. A pilot test of the research instrument was conducted with six respondents in the Lamu County Assembly. The gathered data underwent inferential statistical analyses, with results presented in tables, figures, and pie charts. The findings revealed that recreational programs significantly enhanced employee motivation by fostering teamwork, reducing stress, and improving workplace culture. Although drug and substance abuse cessation programs promoted healthier lifestyles, their direct impact on motivation was less pronounced. Correlation and regression analyses confirmed the critical role of recreational while the influence of cessation programs was more limited. The study concluded that workplace wellness programs were vital for enhancing employee motivation and recommended enhancing recreational activities, integrating cessation programs with broader wellness initiatives, and expanding financial wellness strategies.
