The Effect of Employee Well-Being on Productivity: Evidence from a Humanitarian Organization in Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Hailemariam G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mulugojjam Denekew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-11-06T08:09:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-11-06T08:09:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-06-23 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the relationship between employee well-being, organizational support systems, field-related stressors, and productivity outcomes in the humanitarian work. Using an explanatory and descriptive design with a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were collected from 259 staff through structured questionnaires and complemented by semi-structured interviews with 15 participants. The findings show that employees generally report high levels of physical well-being and strong productivity outcomes, while mental and psychosocial well-being are relatively lower. Job insecurity was identified as a major concern, suggesting risks for long-term workforce stability. Results further indicate that employee well-being and organizational support have a positive effect on productivity, with physical well-being showing the strongest influence. In contrast, field-related stressors reduce productivity. Qualitative findings highlight that the quality of relationships with supervisors is the most important factor affecting employee well-being, and workplace flexibility was the most frequently requested improvement. The study concludes that employee well-being is a key driver of productivity in humanitarian contexts, but gaps between wellness policies and their implementation, along with job insecurity, pose risks to sustainable productivity. It recommends that the humanitarian organization in Ethiopia prioritize contract stability, workplace flexibility, supervisor training on psychological safety, and stronger implementation of wellness policies. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/9413 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Employee Well-being | |
| dc.subject | productivity | |
| dc.subject | humanitarian work | |
| dc.subject | organizational support | |
| dc.subject | field related stressors | |
| dc.subject | psychological safety | |
| dc.subject | contract insecurity | |
| dc.title | The Effect of Employee Well-Being on Productivity: Evidence from a Humanitarian Organization in Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |