THE EFFECTS OF BIOMETRIC/RETRENCHMENT EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN YOBE STATE

Mustapha Alhaji Ali & Yahaya Abdulhmid

Department of Political Science, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria.

Department of Agric and Natural Resources, Potiskum Local Government, Yobe State

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Abstract: This paper uses secondary sources of data gathering technique to assess the effects of retrenchment in Yobe State on staff performance and quality of work life in the State Public Services. The results shows that the positive/expected perceptions regarding retrenchment includes reducing the number of employees, removing ‘deadwood’, poor performers, ghost workers, firing excess staff, and establishment of effective management structure for service delivery. Negative perceptions include premature layoff/retirement of work force, creation of poverty to those affected and random dismissal of employees for various reasons. Positive effects of retrenchment on individual performance included improved performance, punctuality, reduced absenteeism, reduction in the number of employees having two, or more jobs and employee efficiency and effectiveness, employee responsibility, and employee accountability, loyalty and discipline were also enhanced. The paper concludes with vital recommendations.