Abstract:
The effect of mentoring on employee performance in universities is not thoroughly understood,
even though it has been universally acknowledged as an effective tool for employee growth.
This study examines the effect of workplace mentoring on employees' performance in private
universities in Abuja, Nigeria. This is to evaluate the effect of Pedagogy and Psychological support
on employee performance. The study adopted a survey research design, targeting a population of
2,118 employees from various private universities in Abuja. A sample size of 370 participants was
determined using the Fisher formula. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed
using statistical regression techniques. These results indicate that psychological support has a
statistically significant positive relationship with employees' performance, while Pedagogy does not
demonstrate a significant relationship. The findings of this also highlight the importance of effective
psychological support programmes and services in private universities in Abuja. It is recommended
that these institutions prioritize developing and implementing such programmes to enhance
employee performance. By providing adequate psychological support, employees can gain valuable
guidance, support, and resources to navigate their career paths, leading to improved job satisfaction
and overall performance.
