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In search of a theoretical framework for factors influencing work and life balance
Теоретические аспекты изучения факторов, влияющих на организацию рабочего и личного времени
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Abstract Work-life balance (WLB) has gained noticeable attention amid the pandemic. Yet before the outbreak of COVID-19, the increasing pace of life encouraged investigations into individual and organisational aspects of WLB. Physically and mentally healthy people help society develop and grow, whilst health... view more
Work-life balance (WLB) has gained noticeable attention amid the pandemic. Yet before the outbreak of COVID-19, the increasing pace of life encouraged investigations into individual and organisational aspects of WLB. Physically and mentally healthy people help society develop and grow, whilst health issues caused by work-life imbalance lead to dissatisfaction with work and life. This discontent results in stress and stress-related illnesses, such as burnout. From the organisational point of view, WLB is a factor in the efficiency of an enterprise. Intentional or unintentional absence, high employee turnover, low productivity, higher insurance costs, and low job satisfaction are amongst the consequences of work-life imbalance. WLB has also been examined as part of employer branding, which is coming to the fore as shortage of labour prompts organisations to look for strategies for attracting and retaining employees.
This paper carries out content analysis to provide a theoretical framework for WLB and job satisfaction. It also offers a review of the literature on individual and organisational factors in WLB. Both groups of factors are found to be critical. These are job involvement, tenure, workload and scheduling, organisational culture (leadership, recreational opportunities, flexibility, supervisor support, autonomy, boundary management, alternative working methods etc.), occupational stress, and salary. In diverse fields, these factors have different weight.... view less
Keywords
work satisfaction; job satisfaction; work-life-balance; burnout; health consequences; psychophysical stress; performance; manpower requirements
Classification
Sociology of Work, Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations
Working Conditions
Free Keywords
factors; employer branding
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 52-63
Journal
Baltic Region, 13 (2021) 2
Issue topic
Sustainable Development of the Baltic Sea Region
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2021-2-3
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed