AN EXAMINATION ON THE CAUSES OF EMPLOYEE DISENGAGEMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF PZ, LAGOS STATE

ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this study is to investigate the underlying factors contributing to employee disengagement within the context of PZ, llupeju, Lagos. The objective of this study is to examine the many mechanisms that lead to employee disengagement. The intended outcome of this initiative is for employers and employees to implement strategies aimed at mitigating the likelihood of encountering circumstances that necessitate the termination of employment. The researcher employed a structural questionnaire as the primary research instrument to get pertinent data from a sample of 120 participants regarding the research topic. Out of the total number of questionnaires distributed, 105 were successfully collected and subsequently analysed using a simple percentage calculation method. The researcher employed a simple random technique as the sampling procedure, and the chi-square test was utilised to assess the hypothesis posited in this study. The study's findings indicate that disengagement can be attributed to various factors, including unhappiness with compensation and benefits, inadequate ethical standards inside the organisation, perceived disparities, inconsistencies in strategy and goals, and discontent with compensation and benefits. The results of the study also indicated that the organisation may experience negative consequences as a result of this phenomenon. Specifically, disengaged employees are less likely to promote their company as an attractive place of employment and are unlikely to recommend the company's products and services. Furthermore, even employees who are actively engaged may experience a decline in morale and a decrease in overall productivity within the company.

The research thus suggests that it is advisable for Human Resources managers to actively identify and address the variables that contribute to disengagement prior to implementing any proactive engagement strategies.