Abstract:
1. Introduction
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, worker productivity plays
a pivotal role in organizational success. This study explores the factors
affecting manpower employee productivity in the Pastel Line Packing
section at Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd. The research focuses on identifying
challenges such as training gaps, unfavorable working conditions, and
perceived inequities between contract and permanent employees. By
investigating these factors, the study seeks to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the barriers to productivity faced by manpower labor and
offer insights for potential improvements.
2. Research Methodology
This qualitative study employs semi-structured interviews with ten
manpower employees in the Pastel Line Packing section to gather in-depth
insights. The main problems influencing worker productivity are found
through thematic analysis.
3. Findings and Discussion
The study explores the reasons behind the low productivity of manpower
employees in the Pastel Line Packing section at Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt.) Ltd.
The findings highlight several interconnected factors contributing to this
issue. Key reasons include inadequate training opportunities, unfavorable
working conditions, and perceived inequities between contract and
permanent employees. Additionally, personal challenges such as long
commutes and insufficient wages further diminish employee motivation
and productivity. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of
the challenges faced by manpower employees, offering valuable insights
into addressing these productivity barriers.
4. Conclusion and Implications
This study emphasizes the need to address contract workers' productivity
barriers through better training, equitable treatment, and supportive work
environments. Improving these areas can enhance employee motivation
and efficiency. The study adds to workforce management literature by
offering insights into contract labor challenges and proposes a future
exploration of workplace stress and training effectiveness.
