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Work engagement and individual work performance in the UAE: the mediating role of work-life balance

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research focuses on how employees balance their engagement with their work and private life, and how this balance affects their performance in the workplace. The study conducted a survey completed by 98 employees from government, private, and non-profit organizations regarding their experiences with engagement, work-life balance, and performance. The findings indicate that workers in UAE-based workplaces are highly engaged in their jobs and perform significantly well. The key results show that work engagement is positively related to work-life balance, which, in turn, positively impacts individual work performance. Additionally, the study demonstrates that work-life balance mediates the relationship between work engagement and individual work performance, helping to explain and facilitate this relationship. This study provides a deeper understanding of work engagement and work-life balance in the UAE and offers insights into how organizations can implement best practices to enhance performance.

Source: Frontiers in Sociology

DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2025.1567207

Authors: Mohamed A. Alnagbi, Hazem Aldabbas, Liza Gernal, Abdallah M. Elamin, Ahmed Z. E. Ahmed

Institution: Fujairah University

Language: English

Topic: Employee Performance and Management

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,418