Human Resource attitudes and commitment towards work goes a long way in determining the nation’s level of
economic productivity. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of human resource waste on productive in
Nigeria. A descriptive research method was adopted for this study using two hundred and thirty two valid questionnaires
which was completed by in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria using simple random sampling
technique. The data collected were carefully analyzed using percentage supported by descriptive statistics to represent the
raw data in a meaningful manner. The results show that strong relationship exists between human resource waste and
productivity. The summary of the findings indicates that there is strong relationship between the tested dependent variable
and independent construct. However, government, employers of labour and decision makers should endeavour to create
enabling environment where business can thrive and encourage young graduates to set up their business rather than looking
for jobs that are not available