EXPLORING WORK-LIFE BALANCE AS A STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG SELECTED ACADEMIC STAFF OF KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE
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2024-12
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Journal of the Management Sciences
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Work-life balance as a broad and complex phenomenon has continued to attract global
attention because of its influence on workers' productivity. Despite the growing
recognition and inherent benefits of work-life balance in enhancing job performance in
an organisation, exploring it remains a persistent challenge, particularly for academic
staff in higher education institutions. That is, most teaching staff in the institution have
continued to pay less attention to work-life balance. The increasing demands of
academic work, coupled with personal life responsibilities, have made achieving an
optimal balance a significant concern for academics. This study ascertains the influence
of Work-Life Balance (WLB) as a strategy on job satisfaction at Kwara State University,
and examines the influence of Work-Life Balance (WLB) as a strategy on employees’
well-being in Kwara State University. The study adopted a cross-sectional approach and
relied heavily on qualitative research design. Purposive sampling techniques were used
to select two senior and two junior staff members from the Faculty of Management and
Social Sciences for interview responses. The data from the interviewees are thematically
analysed. The study found that work-life balance is crucial to enhance job satisfaction
and improving academic delivery at the University. Beyond that, it is also found that
work-life balance greatly influences employees’ social life and well-being. The study
recommends that the university introduce flexible work arrangements, such as remote
work options (for some categories of staff) and adjustable teaching schedules, to help
academic staff balance their professional and personal responsibilities. Additionally,
implementing work-life integration initiatives, including family-friendly policies,
childcare support, and wellness programs, can address employees' diverse needs and
foster a supportive work environment.
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