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.

Organisational initiated work-life balance practises to combat burnout: the mediating effect of work locus of control – Employing the meso paradigm across selected South African public and private sector organisations .

Abstract: Employee wellbeing is regarded to be important, not only for the individual, but also to improve organisational performance. The question remains whether it is the sole responsibility of the organisation to ensure employee wellbeing. Alternatively, the question is asked if a dual responsibility exist, in other words employees should also take responsibility for their wellbeing, e.g. taking time off to rest, going on holiday and spending quality time with the family. The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which the organisational initiated work-life balance practises (macro component) contribute to employee wellbeing (the absence of burnout – as micro component) from a meso-paradigm perspective. The meso component included in the study (as mediating variable) was work locus of control, thus focusing on the individual. The contribution and value of work locus of control to wellbeing is conceptualised in terms of the planned behaviour theory. A cross sectional and survey design was applied in this empirical research. A total of 1290 respondents from diverse South African organisations in the private and public sector participated in the study. Convenience sampling was employed in the distribution of the surveys. The regression and correlation analysis indicated a significant relationship between the organisational initiated work-life balance practices and burnout (the lack thereof). This relationship is being mediated by the individual (or meso) component, namely work locus of control. The study has managerial and practical implications and recommendations were made to enhance employee wellbeing in the workplace. Recommendations were also made for future research.

Employees Work Stress in Saudi Telecom Sector: Examining the Role of Long Working Hours, Empowerment, Work Life Balance and Work Environment

Abstract: Employee management in the telecom sector has emerged as one of the most important human resource functional areas in contemporary global environment. This management of employees in telecom sector is essentially directed toward the realisation of a superior work performance and productivity for efficient customer service and overall sustainability of an organisation in a competitive market. In this context, a background research suggest that work place stress has a derogatory impact on the overall performance through four identified variables such as work hours, work environment, empowerment and the work life balance practices at such organisations. Review of literature suggested an inherent link between less practices in these areas of people management leading to reduced performance and intention to leave. This research therefore undertakes the task to identify the impact of these four variable on the work place related stress and how it impacts the performance of the employees in Saudi Arabia telecom sector. A sample of 150 employees of the telecom sector was selected using a simple random sampling design and a quantitative approach to collect data through close ended questionnaire based survey. The collected data was analysed using the statistical program for social science software for deducing findings and testing hypotheses. The findings of the study indicated a direct link between reduced performance and stress related to the four identified variables of the study.

Work-Life Balance Issues Encountered by Working Women in Higher Education Sector

Abstract: Education, Exposure, Awareness, and, Changes in the lifestyle has been successful in bringing women out of the four walls of domestic confinement into the world of earning, confidence, and self-reliance. Achievements of women in every field are noticeable bringing laurels to womanhood. Along with this that goes unnoticeable are the challenges faced by these women all through their working life. This is a big obstacle for women to function daily and also prove and progress in their careers. This paper studies the level of challenges faced by women teachers in maintaining Work-Life balance with special reference to State Universities of Karnataka. Responses from the sample are used to test the hypotheses that there is an association between Challenges faced and work-life balance. Challenges have been studied under three domains such as Individual factors, Family Factors, and Organizational Factors. For this purpose, 422 Women teachers of State Universities of Karnataka were selected for the study. The study showed that respondents had an overall moderate level of challenges. Results also revealed that there is an association between the challenges and work-life balance. The outcome of the study will help in understanding the challenges faced and its relationship with work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance of Women Academicians - An Empirical Study

Abstract: Women as of today have placed their foot in diverse sectors such as Academics, Management, Media, Politics, Law, Medicine, Space and lot more. A survey reveals that about 82% of women are into the field of Academics. Many reviews have identified WLB as a poking issue for every woman. This study examines about the factorial evils that women face today in her work life and how she manages to balance it with respect to academicians. It also provides a knowledge on the WLB practices that needs to be reinvented so as to meet the corporate challenges for both the organization and women. This study reveals that major factors like stress, time, self, change, family management play a major role in influencing the WLB issues in women. and managing the above factors through their skill and confidence lies their ability to balance their work & life. The study has shown keen interest on how their relationship with family and work can enhance their career. The study also provides few suggestions to women on how well they can structure and balance their work life.

Generation Y talk about work-life balance : not so different after all?

Abstract: Generation Y employees have been argued to bring different values and expectations to the workplace than previous generations. They are also highly technologically savvy, which has relevance for the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life. This paper presents findings from a qualitative study that investigated the factors that influence Generation Y's perceptions and understanding of the issues surrounding work-life balance. In dealing with these issues, members of Generation Y were not as different from their older colleagues as much of the commentary would suggest. However, further empirical research is required to understand both the similarities and differences for this generation in the workplace.