Effect of Workload Stress on Performance of Academic Staff of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of Stress on Employee Performance in Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Researchers are increasingly finding links between employee health and aspects of the psychosocial environment at work such as pressure from home and superior officers’ pressure, indoor air quality, ergonomic furniture and lighting. This study is conducted in Nasarawa State University Keffi, in order to determine whether stress has effect on the performance of Academic staff of the university. The study focuses on work load stress and its effect on the performance of academic staff in Nasarawa State University Keffi. The study covers the period of Seven Years from 2013 – 2018. This period was chosen due to increase in the number of responsibilities where every staff is required to hasten examination marking, results, compilation and uploading of same within a short period of time. This study adopted survey and documentary research design, with the use of questionnaires in data collection and available documented data. The study revealed that high work load induces stress associated with psychological and physiological problem with negative impact on performance. It is concluded therefore that work load stress impacts negatively on the performance of academic staff of Nasarawa state university. The study recommends for work load allowances such as meals, responsibility allowance, awards and rewards should be introduced. These recommendations the study believes will enable the management improve the working conditions to enhance the coping strategies of academic staff over work load stress.