Concept Of Work-life Balance Research Articles

Work-life balance and job satisfaction among faculty in selected nursing schools in Sulu

Balancing one’s life with all of the responsibilities they have and be able to find joy in it is one of the best things that one can have in life. However, the ideal concept of work and life balance is not achieved due to certain factors that have a great impact in real life experience. Using the quantitative descriptive method, this study aims to assess the work life balance and job satisfaction among faculty members selected from nursing schools in Sulu. The findings revealed that they have a positive view with regards to the concept of work life balance, but uncertain in terms of workload and leave policies. They also have a positive outcome with the concept of job satisfaction. Lastly, it was also found out that work life balance played a big role in improving the job satisfaction of faculty members in nursing schools. These findings suggest that school administrators shall formulate better policies and guidelines among faculty members in a way to strategize the assignment of workloads. Moreover, an open communication among faculty and other school officials shall happen to determine the expectations and set the standards that will meet the school’s improvement while not compromising the well being of the teaching force.

A Study on Employees Perception Towards the Quality of Work Life

Work-life balance is considered to be important for both, business practice and academic research. The literature shows that work-life balance is a central issue affecting wellbeing, as family and work are the most important elements of everyone’s life. Work life balance from the employee viewpoint: the dilemma of managing work obligations and Personal/family responsibilities. Research suggests that improving the Balance between our working lives and our lives outside work can bring real benefits for Employers and employees.In the dynamic landscape of the Information Technology (IT) industry, employees often find themselves navigating a delicate balance between their professional responsibilities and personal lives. The concept of work-life balance has gained considerable attention in recent years, as organizations recognize the importance of fostering a supportive and harmonious work environment. This study aims to explore how employees perceive their work-life balance. By examining factors such as workload distribution, job autonomy, support from supervisors, and the availability of work-life balance programs, this research seeks to identify areas where improvements can be made to enhance the overall quality of work life for employees. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights that can inform the development of strategies and policies to promote a healthier work-life balance within the organization.

A balanced work-life relationship helps boost employee performance

The current research note is written for personnel managers and MBA students, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of work-life balance in employee management policies. In the intersection of work and personal life, the work-life balance is the equilibrium between the two; more specifically, the work-life balance explains the relationship and interaction between an individual's job and their private life. In the research note, we first introduce the concept and characteristics of work-life balance through relevant literature. We then argue the significance of incorporating work-life balance into employee management practices, as the concept of work-life balance helps managers appreciate individual differences and develop more human-oriented awareness in management. We encourage managers to adopt transformational leadership in their management, in which the concept of work-life balance should be embedded in the design and implementation of employee management policies. By giving more autonomy to the employees through work-life balance policies and practices, employees are more likely to appreciate the work and make more contributions accordingly. Practitioner points are also recommended.

Balance of work and personal life in the perception of civil servants of the metropolitan megalopolis

The article presents the results of a sociological study to identify the peculiarities of the perception of work-life balance by modern civil servants of the metropolitan megalopolis. As the empirical basis the materials of questionnaires and interviewing carried out by the authors in 2022 in several ministries of the city of Moscow were used. Using modern methods of textual data analysis, the authors visualise with the help of a word cloud the answers of respondents to an open-ended question about their subjective understanding of work-life balance. Such terms as "time", "opportunity" and "family" prevail in the interpretation of the interviewed civil servants, that allows to find out what meaning civil servants put into the concept of work-life balance. Thus, being a subjective phenomenon, this concept is primarily associated with the proportional distribution of time for family and work. Based on the results of the questionnaire survey, the authors distinguish two groups of civil servants who do and do not experience a sense of work-life balance and analyse their socio-demographic characteristics, life priorities, attitude to work, assessments of time resources and level of satisfaction with various life spheres. Representing subjective assessments, the authors note that just over half of the civil service employees surveyed do not experience work-life balance. Statistical analysis showed that the selected groups do not have significant socio-demographic differences. It was also found that civil servants, who differently assess the presence of work-life balance, do not differ significantly in determining the leading life priorities, putting family and work in the foreground. However, statistically significant links were found between subjective indicators of work-life balance and peculiarities of differentiation of work and personal problems, assessment of sufficiency of time for everyday practices and satisfaction with private life. It was found that the state of imbalance is more characteristic of people who note the influence of work on personal affairs, experience a lack of time for everyday private life and are not satisfied with its main components. The interviewing focused on a group of external factors that relate to the conditions of employment, which is important to consider in matters of personnel policy and work organisation in the public service. The obtained materials allowed to consider the existing working regime from the point of view of civil servants, to discuss initiatives for its improvement, opportunities and limitations of remote work.

A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate Work-Life Balance Among Indian Medical Students.

Introduction The concept of work-life balance is a complex, multidimensional intertwinement of the roles an individual plays in their professional and personal life. Work-life balance is crucial for every profession, and doctors have no exemption not exempted from it. Medical students and young graduates face numerous challenges that potentially impact their work (study)-life balance. Objectives of the study The aim is to assess the hours spent in study and the hours spent in non-study activities by medical students and graduates in India and to assess the study-life balance among them. Methodology A cross-sectional observational study employing a predefined web-basedsurvey toinvestigate the study-life balance among medical students and graduates across India. A predesigned questionnaire was designed and made accessible through Google Forms, which was distributed among doctors across India via popular social media platforms. Data management was conducted using Microsoft Excel and Data analysis was done using SPSS (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results A total of 416 responses were included in the study. The study participants were predominantly female (64.2%). Most of the study participants were from the State of Telangana (63.9%). The time spent studying was< 10 hours/week for 43.8% studentsand 10-25 hours/week for 27.2% students. Around 24% students reported spending 10-25 hours/week in hospital. While 47.4% reported spending less than one to two hours per day with their family, 26% of the participants answered "yes"to the question "Do you feel that your study-life is stressful?." Conclusions Self-care and study-life balance is a multi-factorial focal area that is based on balancing stress and happiness, with completing the tasks of the medical school. Medical students need to receive proper guidelines to transition into medical school for better study-life balance.

Work-Life Balance in SME Sector and Large Enterprises

Abstract The concept of Work-Life Balance (WLB), which involves finding a harmonious equilibrium between work and personal life, has gained considerable importance across the European Union. In 2019, the European Parliament adopted a directive that requires all member states to integrate the principles of WLB, aiming to promote gender equality and fair treatment in the labor market (Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union and Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers). This perspective offers significant opportunities and potential, while also posing challenges for entrepreneurs. An analysis of the literature on the subject indicates that the issue of WLB should be analyzed in the context of company size. The main objective of the research is to analyze and evaluate WLB among employees in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises in Poland. The main results reflect that employees of companies in Poland (both SMEs and large enterprises) indicate a wide range of tools as having, in their opinion, an impact on WLB. Companies in Poland most commonly utilize tools such as flexible working hours and hybrid work. Findings confirm that WLB is less frequently implemented in the SME sector compared to large enterprises, and that employees in large enterprises have a better maintained WLB compared to employees in the SME sector. Implementing WLB is a challenge for the SME sector.

Problems and prospects of labor law in the research of German labor law scientist Manfred Weiss

The purpose of writing this article was the desire to acquaint readers with the most significant scientific views of a respected colleague, a scientist in the field of labor law, Professor Manfred Weiss. For the review, the scientific research of Professor Weiss over the past ten years, concerning the most pressing problems of labor law, was selected. The result of studying the works of Professor Weiss was the systematization and presentation of the problematic issues he studied within the framework of three sections of the article. In the first section, assessing the risks of labor law delegitimization, Professor Weiss explores the transformation of the world of work at various historical stages, including the present one. Labor law should be adapted to modern conditions in several areas: the search for new models of organizing the collective will of workers; expanding the scope of labor law; mitigating the risks posed by new forms of employment; human rights and protection against discrimination. The second section of the review of works is devoted to the transnationalization of labor relations. According to Weiss, the lack of decent labor standards in global supply chains and the irresponsibility of multinational corporations are acute. Tools to counter these forces should be sought not in national labor law, but in the international context. Attempts to develop binding international standards have so far been unsuccessful, and according to Weiss, international framework agreements have the greatest potential in regulating labor relations with a transnational element. Finally, the third section brings together Professor Weiss' reflections on the impact of digitalization on the world of work. Recognizing the inevitability of human displacement by artificial intelligence and robots in certain areas, the scientist is concerned about the development of early solutions to several of the most pressing problems in the interests of respecting the rights and interests of workers. These include strengthening the role of lifelong learning, revising the scope of labor legislation in a circle of people, revising the concept of working time, strengthening the protection of personal, official and commercial information, changing the approach to protecting the life and health of an employee and searching for a new concept of work-life balance, finding ways development of collective representation. The professor recognizes the positive aspects of the impact of digitalization on the world of work, but on the condition that its negative consequences in the form of objectification of labor subjects will be overcome.

Dynamics of Competing Demands: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Educators

Maintaining a healthy work environment hinges on the critical concept of work-life balance, which plays a significant role in mitigating stress and preventing burnout due to the dynamics of competing demands. This research study evaluated the work-life status of educators through descriptive-quantitative using survey questionnaire distributed to the educators of Third District of Albay, Region V in relation to their work, family, personal life, and health. The majority of respondents were married women aged 36 and older, all of whom had completed their college degrees and had been employed at public schools for over a decade, earning salaries within grade levels 11 to 15. Adopting a collaborative approach that prioritizes the needs of educators, public schools can create a culture of wellness that values work-life balance. Through effective communication, active participation, and a willingness to embrace wellness initiatives, public schools can foster an environment that supports the overall well-being of their personnel, ultimately leading to increased productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational success within the context of redefined work-life balance despite dynamics of competing demands.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE: CONCEPTUAL FIELD OF INTERPRETATIONS

In their legislative actions and political strategies, the EU’s countries integrate the promotion of sustainable economic and social development, justice, and equality policies with efforts to address worklife balance and personal life matters. Modern corporations, driven by a focus on economic success, are developing and implementing their work-life balance strategies for employees. Studies by European- American researchers define the balance between work and personal life as a significant component both of social quality of life and decent work. Nevertheless, in Ukraine, aspiring for European integration, the matter of preserving work-life balance still warrants attention from scientists, policymakers, and managers. This article's purpose is to explore the various definitions and interpretations of the key concept 'work-life balance' found in contemporary scientific literature. It aims to identify the range of attributes inherent in the phenomenon referred to as 'work-life balance.' The article conducts a classification of conceptual approaches for interpreting this concept, outlines its fundamental characteristics based on a comprehensive review of the specialized literature, and highlights the cognitive potential and limitations of specific conceptual models. The authors categorize conceptual models of work-life balance into two distinct clusters: 1) Attributive models, which place emphasis on either subjective or objective characteristics of balancing work and personal life; 2) Relational models, which aim to illustrate the connections between different life spheres. The second cluster comprises concepts that vary in their focus on segmenting or exploring the mutual influences between key life domains, highlighting the nature of these influences in terms of balance or conflict. Heuristic perspectives in the conceptualization of the work-life balance concept are evident in synthetic models capable of encompassing both objective and subjective aspects of the phenomenon. These models recognize the intricate relationships between various life domains, extending beyond the simple dichotomy of harmony vs. conflict. They also consider the potential for synergistic effects, such as compensation, mutual reinforcement, and the transfer of effects. This work contributes to the advancement of the work-life balance concept and its potential empirical application in sociological studies related to quality of life, decent work, and the evaluation of socially oriented development strategies for both states and corporations.

Measures to Reconcile Work and Family Life for Public Administration Staff in Spain

This article aims to analyse the peculiarity of the measures encompassed under the concept of work-life balance within the scope of Public Administrations in Spain and in reference to the staff working in the service of these Administrations. The aim is not only to analyse the structure of these measures as a whole, but also to show how the complexity of the public employment model in Spain, together with the territorial and administrative organisation, is clearly reflected in the public employment model and, by extension, in the work-life balance measures from a legal point of view. Analysing this model, which aims to make work-life balance a reality in the field of public employment, is relevant at this time due to the important changes in terms of work-life balance which are taking place in the context of the European Union and which are consequently reflected in the internal legal system of the Member States, where the impact on public administration staff has a peculiarity, which needs to be analysed and highlighted in order to understand a dispersed, complex and unfinished model.

Impact of Work-Life Balance and Stress Management on Job Satisfaction among the Working Women in Higher Educational Institutions in Namakkal District

Purpose: The study aims to assess the impact of work-life balance and stress management on job satisfaction among women employed in higher educational institutions in Namakkal District. Objectives include enriching understanding of work-life balance and stress management concepts in educational settings, evaluating the conditions of female workers, focusing on their happiness, establishing boundaries, and exploring the quality of relationships between female employees and their colleagues within these institutions. Methodology/Approach: Case studies, books, periodicals, journals, articles, and online searches are all examples of secondary sources used in this investigation. Findings/Results: Effective stress management helps people feel better about themselves and do better in the predictable world. It gave people something to look forward to, which boosted their motivation and confidence. As a woman has to take care of her family, she should know the techniques to manage the family and the professional work she is undergoing. She has to maintain good health because she will be the backbone of her family. She has a sole responsibility to take care of herself by eating a healthy diet, exercising, taking deep sleep, maintaining a friendly social network, listening to music, reading books, having positive thinking ability, etc. Outcome: The concept of work-life balance and stress management is reviewed. The steps to achieve a successful Work-Life Balance are evaluated. The awareness about how to find a perfect Work-Life Balance is discussed and the skills that are required to manage stress are identified. Originality/Values: Irritability, impatience, family pressure, anger, frustration, fear, anxiety, self-doubt, panic, melancholy, feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, hopelessness, dissatisfaction, emotional withdrawal, and depression are some of the symptoms of stress that this study focuses on, particularly as they pertain to women. Every lady needs to understand how to triumph over the obstacles above. Type of Paper: Empirical Research.

A Descriptive Study on Factors Influencing Work Life Balance of Women Employees

Today we can see that women are working in every field which shows that there is no gender differentiation in work. This is the positive development that women are showing their skills and talent in different walks of life. On the other hand, women needs to perform another one important role in their life that is in home and their personal life. So the concept of work life balance has come from the fact that an individual work life and professional life may put forth conflicting on one another and demands for both domain are very important for leading a happy life. Work life balance is one of the core concepts of organizational behavior means balancing professional and personal life of an individual. There are many factors which influence the work life balance and one set c could be the demographic factors. In this research paper an attempt has been made to determine the relationship between the demographic variables and work life balance. Women employees in various professions like Marketing, Insurance, Banking, Corporate and Teaching at Chikodi. 415 constitute the population for the study and sample of 204 employees are chosen using stratified random sampling method. The hypothesis is tested by using chi-square test and it has come to know that there is a positive relationship between demographic variable and work life balance. Data has been collected through primary and secondary sources. Primary data means which has been collected for this study through questionnaire and secondary data is taken from journal, articles and websites.

Remote auditing and its impacts on auditors’ work and work-life balance: auditors’ perceptions and implications

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the impacts of remote auditing on auditors’ work and work-life balance.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopted a qualitative online survey approach using open-ended reflections from 98 highly experienced auditors. The survey design aligns with a “Big Q” approach to qualitative data. The reflections were interpreted through the theoretical lens of the social presence theory.FindingsAuditors underscore that remote auditing has improved their work-life balance since it offers flexibility, greater autonomy and efficient use of time. However, they believe less social contact due to remote auditing can hurt their work.Research limitations/implicationsThis study aimed to holistically comprehend the concept of work-life balance in a remote auditing setting. Therefore, the study refrained from making comparisons based on demographic information (e.g. gender, experience and type of audit firm).Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need for adopting flexible work arrangements that prioritise auditors’ well-being. This is critical for making the audit profession attractive and enhancing overall audit quality. Updated regulatory guidance and controls are needed concerning the use of technologies in remote auditing to ensure high-quality audits.Social implicationsThe findings of this study can positively reshape public perception of the audit profession. Firstly, enhanced work-life balance can improve audit quality. Secondly, incorporating emerging technologies in auditing can result in society perceiving auditors as adaptive to innovation and technological advancement that has been touted for their potential for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of audit and audit quality, potentially enhancing societal trust in auditing.Originality/valueThe findings of this study complement the auditing literature that has mainly focused on the traditional work paradigm, requiring in-person presence. The authors identify potential challenges emanating from auditors’ remote work and propose solutions for audit firms to improve work-life balance in a remote work setting.

The Effect of Work Life Balance on Millennial Generation Productivity in Makassar City

This study aims to determine the effect of Work Life Balance on the productivity of the millennial generation in Makassar City. This research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach with data analysis techniques used simple linear regression and hypothesis test consist of t test and coefficient of determination. The results of the study show that Work Life Balance has a positive and significant influence on the productivity of the millennial generation in Makassar City. The concept of work life balance is expected to be applied in suppor productivity, especially in the millennial generation.

The Mediator Role of Psychological Capital in The Relationship Between Remote Working and Work-Life Balance During the Pandemic: A Study on White Collar Workers

In recent years, the work-life balance concept gained more importance among businesses to have efficient and high-performance employees. These businesses developed various policies to ensure work-life balance. In this sense, the Covid-19 pandemic that emerged in China in 2020 and impacted the whole world in a short time also had an impact on the business world. The majority of the businesses decided to shift to a remote working model for employees that met the requirements since individuals need to stay away from crowded spaces to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Ensuring work-life balance became more important with remote working. The employees struggle to create a work-life balance since there is no distinct border between home and work. At the same time, it can be seen that employees have different perspectives according to their psychological capital level. Therefore, psychological capital is one of the factors that impact the work-life balance. In this study, the relationship between employees’ remote working and work-life balance is investigated with the mediator role of psychological capital in this relationship. The analysis conducted within this study investigated whether the work-life balance of employees applying a remote working model changed according to their psychological capital. In the research, a questionnaire was applied as a quantitative data collection method. SPSS 26.0 is used in data analysis for this study. It has been revealed that the relationships between remote work and the work-life balance of employees with high psychological capital are positive and significant.

Innovative work-life balance after COVID-19

Abstract Purpose The aim of this article is to analyze the idea of work-life balance (WLB) for the new times after the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of organizations, and to indicate an innovative approach to the implementation of WLB tools. The main scientific problem is: What innovations in the field of work-life balance do parents expect from contemporary organizations as a result of experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Design/methodology/approach The conclusions will be based on the results of a nationwide questionnaire survey conducted on a sample of over 10,000 working parents. Findings The article presents an innovative process of implementing the WLB concept in organizations in the post-pandemic era. The analysis of employees’ expectations through the assessment of satisfaction and commitment to work resulting from the use of WLB tools plays a special role. Implications for theory and practice By analyzing post-pandemic conditions and employee expectations, the improved WLB concept will be presented as an innovative element of human resource management. Originality and value The meaning and practical application of WLB in human resource management has been in development for a long time. Various tools used to accomplish work-life balance show the increasing importance of non-wage factors in employee-employment systems. It seems necessary to constantly monitor and analyze how conditions and changes influence the maintenance of homeostasis (equilibrium) in employees’ lives. A special group of interest should be working parents who, during the pandemic, found themselves in a difficult, new situation and were forced to very quickly adapt their professional work to accommodate taking care of children. The WLB concept is constantly evolving, on the one hand following changes in organizations, and on the other hand following changes in the organization’s environment, including in the socio-economic, cultural, political, and security spheres. In introducing WLB, it is possible to notice a transition from the phase of delineating the boundary between different parts of an employee’s life to creating harmony in connecting the professional and family spheres of employees. Currently, a new trend can be observed in WLB: counteracting the negative effects of work on private life. Emerging challenges require an innovative approach and innovative tools in the field of human resource management. It is necessary to analyze the innovations that can be introduced in this area, with an emphasis on co-creating WLB solutions together with employees.

Organisational communication towards work-life balance in achieving working homeostatic at JOOX Indonesia

This study aims to observe the implementation of internal communication within the company and how the company implements the work-life balance of its employees. This study utilises the Organisational Control Theory from Phillip Tompkins and George Cheney in Littlejohn and Foss, which is stated in four ways: simple control, technical control, bureaucracy, and conservative control, and uses the concept of work-life balance from Fisher et al., where there are four dimensions of forming a work-life balance: work interference with personal life, personal life interference with work, work enhancement of personal life, and personal life enhancement of work. The results of the study found that employees' work-life balance is obtained unequally by all employees. A hierarchy within the company shows no equal position in the organisation. The managerial position levels and above feel like they have more work-life balance than ordinary employees.

Work-Life Balance and Employee Satisfaction during COVID-19 Pandemic

The concept of work-life balance derives from the vision that professional life and personal life are two elements that balance each other synergistically in the development of an individual. Work-life balance can positively and negatively influence employees’ performance through employee satisfaction. Using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method (partial least squares), we empirically analyzed the work-life balance of a sample of 452 employees in Romania. The study highlights that work-life equilibrium or disequilibrium significantly affects professional and personal satisfaction, influencing employee motivation and turnover intention. Following the empirical study, we found that a state of balance between professional and personal life generates satisfaction, a higher degree of motivation, increased performance, and reduced employee turnover.

Conceptual framework of information communication technology and local value (Ugahari) in work-life balance

ABSTRACT There has been an increase in information communication technology (ICT) and work-life balance studies in the last decade. Technology has mixed impacts on work-life balance, both positive and negative. The positive side of information technology for studying work-life balance is its ability to manage domain boundaries flexibly and simultaneously. It is possible to integrate roles to meet demand between domains quickly without space and time constraints, which leads to work-life balance. The negative side is that the connectivity and constant availability cause high intrusion between domains (work-life). The consequence is an imbalance or paradox between domains. The study employs the meta-narrative reviews method and offers a new variable, ‘Ugahari’, a local value from Nusantara culture, characterised by a moderate working and living attitude. Based on our review, Ugahari can be a boundary control that minimises the negative impact of information technology and improves work-life balance. Thus, this study offers a conceptual framework related to the interaction of these two variables on the concept of work-life balance in terms of dimensions, typology, and consequences.

A Study on the Work Life Balance of the Employees

This study aims to explore the concept of work-life balance and its implications for employees, employers, and society as a whole. The research will investigate the extent to which individuals are able to balance their work and personal lives, and the factors that influence their ability to do so. Additionally, the study will examine the impact of work-life balance on job satisfaction, employee well-being, and overall productivity. Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the research will provide insights into the current state of work-life balance practices in various industries and offer recommendations for improving work-life balance for employees. The study will contribute to the ongoing discussion on work-life balance and its importance in creating a sustainable and healthy workforce.