Work–life balance

About: Work–life balance is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2252 publications have been published within this topic receiving 36240 citations. The topic is also known as: Work Life balance & work-life balance.

Work-life balance and well-being in a group of women adult learners in Higher Education

Abstract: This thesis explores women’s experiences of undertaking Higher Education (HE) study through a Foundation degree in Early Years, considering how they navigate and experience work-life balance and well-being. The overall aim is to explore the women’s experiences of managing work life balance (WLB) and well-being when HE study is added to the existing commitments of employment and family, forming a trio of spheres of commitment. Drawing on social constructionism and feminist approaches, the study uses the qualitative methods of interviews, and a focus group, to consider subjective, personal experience and perception. The women involved represent a convenience sample of students on the Early Years Foundation Degree at a University in North West England. The main themes identified from a thematic analysis of findings are: (1) WLB tension created by the trio of spheres of commitment (2) Adaptation (3) Motivation. As the women engaged in HE study, while continuing with other commitments, they experienced some disequilibrium in WLB which impacted on their well-being. The women underwent a transformative process, with their initial academic inexperience and lack of belonging in HE being replaced by feelings of confidence and a new student identity. The women’s transformation was made possible through personal adaptations, based upon diverse strategies, and fuelled by their motivation. One part of the strategy involved overlapping commitment spheres, as HE study took place in the home space. While this was challenging to manage initially, it contributed to an important cultural shift as HE study became a norm for the household, creating the ‘learning family’. The findings of the study provide useful contributions to knowledge and practice with increased understanding of the complexity of WLB for HE students, outside of the dualistic framework of work and family. Greater insight was gained into the complex experiences of working class women entering HE, which created a cultural capital within households through academic role modelling and the development of the ‘learning family’. Further knowledge gain was related to the role of motivation and use of creative solutions, in the development of resilience and bolstered well-being. Greater collaboration and understanding between Universities and employers is required to enhance support for widening participation learners and aid their transition into learning by establishing joint responsibility for learner well-being.

Impact of Employee Engagement on Work Life Balance with the Moderating Role of Employee Cynicism

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the relation between the work life balance and employee engagement. Employee engagement is a very obsolete topic in recent year for increasing the deficiently of employee work life by reducing the cynicism. In the modern era, humans are profoundly engrossed in their professional lives. If they have a lusty grip over worklife balance their performance, accountability and commitment go up, while negative attitudes, stress and turnover go down. The purpose of this research to explore the relation between work life balance, employee engagement and employee cynicism in banking sectors of Faisalabad. For this purpose conducting research, we collected 125 sample sizes out of 300 Population. The result of employee engagement, work life balance and employee cynicism are highly correlated because value are greater than 1 and near 0 respectively.669, .669, and .911.The result gives deep insight into subject terminologies, uncover the challenges, and explore the way in which the concept shapes our experiences. The best implication of this research is to improve the policies for employees in banking sector.

Work life balance and quality of life among employees in Malaysia

Abstract: A research among 139 young adults in the banking industry was conducted to examine the relationship between work-family balance and quality of life using a questionnaire developed by Greenhaus et al. (2003). This study examined relationships between time balance and quality of life, relationship between involvement balance and quality of life and relationship between satisfaction balance and quality of life. Results showed that individuals who are able to maintain time and involvement balance experience better quality of life. However, we find no support for the hypothesised relationship between satisfaction balance and quality of life. Moreover, the study found no interaction between time balance and total time devoted to work and family roles, involvement balance and total involvement in work and family as well as satisfaction balance and total satisfaction in work and family. Implications to both work-family balance literature and practical implications for employees and employers were identified and suggestions for reducing imbalances (time, involvement) between work and family roles were discussed in accordance to the findings.

Management control of work‐life balance. A narrative study of an Australian financial institution

Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to understand how managers in an Australian financial institution coordinated different organisational actions for the management of the work health of employees, by adopting “work‐life balance” initiatives.Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses a narrative approach to analyse various internal and external documents and has also collected “self‐accounts” of employees.Findings – It was found that management used “work‐life balance” initiatives to manage both the physical and emotional health of employees. Management's main focus was on community volunteering, which was satisfying for employees, but also of significant benefit to the organisation in terms of marketing and branding. Thus, management was able to use these initiatives to motivate employees to work towards organisational goals.Originality/value – The paper contributes to the developing literature on human competence accounting by using employee “self‐accounts” to compare with organisational statements in relation...

Work-Life Balance In Hospitality: Experiences From A Geneva-Based Hotel

Abstract: This study, carried out on 30 employees in a Geneva-based hotel, argues that employee work-life balance issues are affected by human resource policy. Questionnaires, containing attitude scales and open-ended questions, revealed that employees remained in their jobs because of work-life programmes. Variables identified in this study which positively affected employee well-being included increased schedule flexibility and mutually beneficial relationships with line managers. Negative ones included long working hours, the sacrifice of private life, invasive working hours, decreased social and family life in addition to increased fatigue and stress. Study results also revealed that work-life balance issues perceived by employees can be mitigated through organisational support and the recognition of informal feedback.