RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TOTAL REWARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF BAMBURI CEMENT LIMITED, KENYA

Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed at examining the relationship between total reward management systems and employee engagement at Bamburi Cement Ltd in Kenya.

Methods:  This study adopted a descriptive design to establish the relationship between total reward systems and employee engagement at Bamburi Cement Limited.  The workforce at the Athi-River Plant was recorded at 200 employees from different departments.  Stratified random sampling was used to select sample size from the population.  The researcher chose respondents in supervisory level as well as front line staff and distributed 60 questionnaires.  The researcher selected a pilot group of six people from the population to test the reliability of instrument.  Statistical data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences tool (SPSS) and excel to help the researcher describe the data and determine the extent of relationships. Data was presented using tables, graphs and figures to answer the research questions posed for the study. 

Results: Regression results revealed that compensation, benefits, personal and professional development and work environment had positive and significant effect on employee engagement at Bamburi Cement Limited. This means that an increase in a better work environment led to an improvement in employee engagement.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended Bamburi Cement limited maintain and enhance formulation, and implementation of policies concerning compensation.

Keywords: Total reward management systems, employee engagement, Bamburi Cement Limited, Kenya