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.

Health, Work, and Family Strain - Psychosocial Experiences at the Early Stages of Long-Term Sickness Absence.

Abstract: Background: Knowledge about the psychosocial experiences of sick-listed workers in the first months of sick leave is sparse even though early interventions are recommended. The aim of this study was to explore psychosocial experiences of being on sick leave and thoughts about returning to work after 8-12 weeks of sickness absence. Methods: Sixteen individuals at 9-13 weeks of sick leave participated in semi-structured individual interviews. Data was analysed through Giorgi’s descriptive phenomenological method. Results: Three themes emerged: (1) energy depleted, (2) losing normal life, (3) searching for a solution. A combination of health, work and family challenges contributed to being drained of energy, which affected both work- and non-work roles. Being on sick leave led to a loss of social arenas and their identity as a contributing member of society. Participants required assistance to find solutions towards returning to work. Conclusions: Even in this early stage of long-term sick leave, sick listed workers faced complex challenges in multiple domains. Continuing sick leave was experienced as necessary but may challenge personal identity and social life. Those not finding solutions may benefit from additional early follow-up that examine work-related, social and personal factors that influence return to work.

Effect of green human resource management practices and green work life balance on employee retention in selected hospitality firms in lagos and ogun states, nigeria

Abstract: Employee retention is a strategy of retaining talented employees with a specific end goal to meet business targets. Employee turnover is a symptom of deeper issues that have not been resolved. Hospitality Industry in Nigeria has faced several issues, including poor employee retention and low staff motivation. Part of the reasons for the poor employee retention and high turnover in the Hospitality Sector was owning to issues that border on green human resource management practices and green work life balance, and the inflexible nature of their job. Other certain reasons for poor employee retention include low pay, lack of development opportunities, and bad working conditions with greater efforts by staff and fewer receivables. Therefore, this paper examines the effect of green human resource management practices, green work life balance on employee retention of selected hospitality firms in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. The data collected through the primary sources (questionnaire) were analysed using inferential statistics employing regression analysis. The study revealed that Green human resource management practices, green work life balance (green performance management, green employee relation, green disciplinary management, work family balance and work health balance) had a significant and positive effect on employee retention in hospitality firms in Lagos and Ogun states, Nigeria (Adj. R2 = 0.540, F (4, 669) = 176.897, p < 0.05). Article visualizations:

The Nexus Between Work-Life Balance and Gender Role in Egypt

Abstract: This chapter focuses on the connections between work-life balance and gender role in Egypt and their vital role in the context of the Egyptian Government strategy for Sustainable Development. The chapter is divided into three main parts. The first part focusses on the contextual influences on gender roles and Work-Life Balance in Egypt. In the second part, we review the determinants, nature and consequences of WLB and identify potential benefits for Egyptian women and organisations. In the third, we draw conclusions on the challenges and opportunities and identify the need for further research to inform future policies and initiatives for achieving work-life balance in Egypt.