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.

Reducing turnover intention: The mediating role of work-life balance and organizational commitment

Abstract: This study aims to examine and understand the influence of psychological capital on employee turnover intention through the mediating role of organizational commitment and work-life balance on Generation Z and millennial employees in Bandung, West Java. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data obtained from the employees of the companies and the company data. This study uses the census method as a sampling technique, with a number of samples of 100 respondents. The data is collected by distributing questionnaires and carrying out observations in the company. The data is further processed using Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Square method. The results of this study indicate that psychological capital has a significant influence on employee turnover intention, organizational commitment, and work-life balance. Furthermore, organizational commitment and work-life balance are found to have a direct negative influence on turnover intention. Both of these variables also act as mediators in the relationship between psychological capital and turnover intention.

Social Support Terhadap Work-Life Balance Pada Karyawan

Abstract: Work-life balance is a method that uses to help an employees reduce the conflict which unbalanced dual role. An individual needs to balance between his personal life and his work. Work-life balance in an employee is very important, while social support can be something that can encourage employees to carry out their obligations. This study aim to determined the effect of social support on work-life balance on employees. Research subjects 100 employees at PT. PLN PERSERO using quota sampling technique. Data collection used a scale of social support and work-life balance, data analysis used simple linear regression. Sig value Regression of 0.000 <0.05 shows the result that there is a significant influence between social support and work-life balance on employees. Social support contributes 24.5% to work-life balance. The results of this study provide evidence that a hypothesis stating that there is an influence between social support towards work-life balance is accepted. So with the proven hypothesis explaining that social support is one of the work-life balance factors.

The Relationship between Work, Health and Job Performance for a Sustainable Working Life: A Case Study on Older Manual Employees in an Italian Steel Factory

Abstract: Background: Supporting and retaining older workers has become a strategic management goal for companies, considering the ageing of the workforce and the prolongation of working lives. The relationship between health and work is especially crucial for older workers with manual tasks, considering the impact of long-standing health impairments in older age. Although different studies investigated the relationship between work ability and job performance, few studies have analysed the impact of workers’ capability to balance between health and work demands, including managerial and organisational support (work-health balance). Considering health as a dynamic balance between work and health demands influenced by both individual and environmental factors, we assess the mediator role of work-health balance in the relation between work ability and job performance, both self-reported and assessed by the supervisor. Methods: The study utilises data from a case study of 156 manual workers, who were 50 years old or older and employed in a steel company in Italy. Data were collected inside the company as an organiational initiative to support age diversity. Results: The findings show that work-health balance partially mediates the relationship between work ability and self-rated job performance, while it does not mediate the relationship with job performance as rated by the supervisor. Supervisor-rated job performance is positively associated with work ability, while it decreases with the increasing perceived incompatibility between work and health. Conclusion: A perceived balance between health and work is a strategic factor in increasing manual older workers’ job performance. For older workers, not only the perceived capability to work is important but also the organisational health climate and supervisor’s support. More studies are needed to verify if managers overlook the importance of health climate and support, as strategic elements that can foster performance for older employees.

Chapter 20: A Social Partnership Approach to Work-Life Balance in the European Union—: The Irish Experience

Abstract: Over the past number of years there has been considerable focus on the integration of employee assistance and work-life programmes in the United States. A national survey conducted by EAPA...

Empirical Study on the Work Life Balance Issues of Chef at Supervisory Level in Hotels of Delhi

Abstract: The objective of the research was to find out work life balance issues for chefs at supervisory level in Hotels of Delhi. The supervisory level chefs are very critical to fulfill the requirement of the smooth operations for the different section of the kitchen or food production department. Supervisors have to monitor, guide and motivate the operative staff of any department or process; this becomes more important if it is food production department of a hotel. The objective of the study was to find out whether there exists a healthy work life balance in lives of supervisory chefs engaged in hotels of Delhi. The paper also try to evaluate the work life balance on the four dimensions of work life balance namely quality time, involvement, satisfaction and health. The study tries to analyze and identify the probable causes for work life imbalance and expected solutions for the improvement of work life balance. The author had devised a questionnaire to gather the data from the respondents, which included a set of statement on which participants agreement or disagreement was recorded. Based on the responses scores for each dimension were calculated and integrating the scores the overall levels for work life balance were ascertained. Study employed SPSS 18 for analysis of data, where data was analyzed using cross tables, descriptive statistics & t test to come to conclusions. The reliability for the questionnaire was ascertained through Cronbach alpha and coefficient of correlations. The results had clearly reflected that chefs at supervisory level have work life balance issues as their mean score is less than the average for all the dimensions also on overall score for work life balance the data clearly proves that the chefs at supervisory levels have low levels. The main causes which were found for work life imbalance were stretched working hours, break shifts, long travelling time and inability to get leaves. The main probable solutions identified to improve the levels of work life balance were increased salary, to compensate for actual hours of work, ease of getting leaves.