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

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su151511631

Authors: Claudiu George Bocean, Luminita Popescu, Anca Antoaneta Varzaru, Costin Daniel Avram, Anica Iancu

Institution: University of Craiova

Language: English

Topic: Work-Family Balance Challenges

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,447