The Impact of Leave Practices on Employees’ Well-being and Organizational Performance: The Case of Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

Effective leave management encompasses integrated processes that involve employees, supervisors and human resource managers. The study aimed to determine the impact of leave practices on employees’ well-being and organizational performance in Morogoro Municipality. The study used a mixed approach (triangulation) qualitative and quantitative approach based on an exploratory sequential design. The study involved 200 respondents including 87(43.5%) from the Department of Education, 62(31%) from the Department of Health, and 51(25.5%) were headquarter employees. The study used multi-stage, purposive, stratified and convenience sampling techniques to select the respondents. The data were collected using semi- structured interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The study found that supportive leave policies and practices significantly enhance employee well-being by reducing stress, preventing burnout, and promoting a healthier work-life balance. Conversely, inadequate or poorly implemented leave policies contribute to high levels of presenteeism, decreased job satisfaction, and increased turnover rates that negatively affect organizational performance. Recommendations for action include promoting work-life balance, fostering a supportive organizational culture, addressing financial constraints, streamlining leave processes, monitoring and evaluating leave practices, mitigating presenteeism, tailoring policies to local needs, and engaging with stakeholders. Implementing these measures will improve employee well-being and enhance organizational performance, resulting in a more productive and motivated workforce in Morogoro Municipality and other areas.