EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AS PARAMETER FOR THE SELECTION OF INFORMATION DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE FOR PART-TIME STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN, PLATEAU, NIGERIA

Abstract

Information Demographic Profile (DP) is essential for the selection of employee population based on specific attributes that can be used to classify and comprehend groups of individuals in a workplace. However, institutions placed poor priorities on DP, such that Part-time staff often face biases related to geographic region, permanent residence, tribal affiliations, ageism, and religious beliefs, potentially leading to unequal opportunities and treatment. Studies suggested Employee engagement (EE) (Employee Satisfaction, Employee Retention, Productivity and Performance, Employee Advocacy, Employee Well-being)) are parameter for selections of DP. Nevertheless, there is little evidence in the literature linking these variables to part-time staff in the Federal University of Education, Panshin. Therefore, the study aims to investigate the influence of employee engagement parameter for the selection of the demographic profile of part-time staff in the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria. Survey design will be adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 315 part-time staff. Total enumeration was employed for collection of data from 315 part-time staff. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect data on four (4) liker scales. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Cronbach alpha for the constructs range from 0.550 to 0.670 Respondents rate was 286 (90.9%) Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation to summarize and describe the characteristics of the sample and inferential (simple regression) statistics. At a 5% significance level. The study found that employee engagement has a significant influence (Adj.R = 03, F(5, 285) = 33.09, p < 0.05) on information demographic profile of part-time staff in Federal University of Education, Pankshin. The study included by raising three recommendations, and conclusion for the study.