Abstract:
The success of any organization is hinged on the abili ties and competence of the employees. How well employers create a
positive work environment which satisfies the emotional needs of the
employees will influence to a great extent the level of organizational
productivity. In respect to this, the paper seeks to explore the relation ship between effective employee relations and organizational perfor mance. The study makes use of secondary data from journals and
other relevant literature. The findings revealed that the disregard of the
psychological needs of the employees, which is the desire to be re spected, valued and recognized in the organization, will create em ployees ill-treatment and further demotivation. The paper recommends
that managers should properly connect with their employees and cre ate an enabling environment where employees will feel at home dis charging their duties. Furthermore the employers should create an ef fective system of communication that encourages understanding and
learning in the organization.
