Saturday, April 13, 2024

WORK LIFE BALANCE AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

 WORK LIFE BALANCE

Work-life balance is about how to  Manage personal life and official work equally sharing time and energy between each segment. Also, an aspect of employee well-being related to the employee's ability to manage both personal and professional responsibilities with adequate time for rest and leisure. Each individual may define his or her ideal work-life balance differently


IMPORTANCE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Work Life balance and Employee engagement are interconnected concepts that help each other. Success of Employee engagement Depends on the Success of Work Life Balance. Employee Engagement is about effective involvement and interest of Employee to the Work and work place. when person has a good work Life balance, it brings numerous benefits to the Employee Engagement as follows.

01. Reduce work Stress

02. Improve Work performance and Productivity

03. Create positive Employee Relations

04. Community Development

05. Improve the Employee Retention

RIGHT WAY TO DO WORK LIFE BALANCE


WHAT LITERATURE SAYS?

FMCG sector might be able to increase the level of engagement by adapting the mediators as Work stress, and Work-Life balance, and the factor of Work Stress offered the highest impact factor and mediator. Apparently, it contributed as a significant component to employee engagement (Luan Nguyen Dinh-2019)

Balancing one role will benefit the other role. Companies with engaged employees have higher productivity, profitability, growth, customer satisfaction and employee retention due to reduced turnover and less intention to leave the company. Engagement enables workers to be good leaders that carry on their work with responsibility (Nor Siah Jaharuddin, Liyana Nadia Zainol -2019).

There is an influence of work life balance on employee engagement, it can be said that good work life balance will increase employee engagement (Suryanto Erwin, Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat, Negoro Dimas Angga, Pusaka Semerdanta 2019)

PEROSNAL REFLECTION WITH CONCLUSION 

Each and every study says that no proper engagement without proper work Life Balance. As much as the Work Life Balance concept do a big Task to generate a super Employee who well motivated and well performed.

References

Pandita, Sarjue; Singhal, Ritesh (2017),” The Influence of Employee Engagement on the Work-Life Balance of Employees in the IT Sector”, Vol. 16, Iss. 1, 38-57, available at: https://www.proquest.com/openview/2ebd60353d10ae6d82aedd24a8590fac/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2029985

Luan Nguyen Dinh(2019), “Determinants of employee engagement mediated by work-life balance and work stress”, Management Science Letters 10 (2020) 923–928,available at: https://growingscience.com/msl/Vol10/msl_2019_286.pdf

Nor Siah Jaharuddin, Liyana Nadia Zainol (2019),” The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Job Engagement and Turnover Intention”, Volume 13, Article 7, Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1042&context=seam

Suryanto Erwin, Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat, Negoro Dimas Angga, Pusaka Semerdanta (2019), ”Transformational leadership style and work life balance: the effect on employee satisfaction through employee engagement”,


10 comments:

  1. employees who prioritize work-life balance are more likely to attract and retain top talent, which can lead to improved productivity, innovation, and growth. Offer flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting or flexible schedules. Encourage employees to take breaks and prioritize their well-being. Interesting Article.

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    1. Thank you Hansika, Totally agree with you, When somebody maintain a proper Work Life Balance, it facilitates to a proper engagement managing time for personal and official task separately.

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  2. Achieving work-life balance is essential for employee engagement and overall well-being. When employees can effectively manage personal and professional responsibilities, it leads to reduced stress, improved performance, positive relations, community development, and higher retention rates. Research suggests that work-life balance significantly impacts employee engagement, highlighting its importance for organizational success. Therefore, prioritizing work-life balance initiatives can lead to a motivated and high-performing workforce.

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    1. Thank You very much Upali, Yes agree. Work Life Balance and Employee engagement has a Mutual bond with each other. That relationship help to being a good Employee as well as a family member.

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  3. WLB is an important concept for any organisation as employees need Balance life. Otherwise it will lead to many mental and physical health issues. These issues will impact to the company operations.

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    1. Thank you very much Salindri, well appreciated your comment. Yes, without having a proper Work Life balance, anyone can influence with mental issues and physical health issues as well. So, it is very much important to maintain a proper work Life Balance while moving on personal achievements too.

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  4. Achieving work-life balance is key for employee engagement. It means managing personal and work responsibilities effectively. When balanced, it reduces stress, improves performance, and fosters positive relationships at work. Research shows that work stress and work-life balance significantly impact engagement, emphasizing their importance. Overall, prioritizing work-life balance creates motivated and high-performing employees.

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  5. Balancing work and personal life is crucial for employee engagement. It involves managing both aspects effectively, reducing stress, enhancing performance, and fostering positive workplace relationships. Studies highlight the significant impact of work stress and work-life balance on engagement. Prioritizing work-life balance leads to motivated and high-performing employees, contributing to overall productivity and satisfaction.

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    1. To achieve the work life balance both employees and management need to know their capabilities. Setting up unrealistic goals and argue on such situations needed

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WORK LIFE BALANCE AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

  WORK LIFE BALANCE Work-life balance is about how to  Manage personal life and official work equally sharing time and energy between each s...