Work-Life Balance and Employees’ Performance in Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria (2020-2025)

Abstract

This study focuses on work-life balance and employees’ performance in Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria (2020-2025).  The objectives of this study are to determine the extent employee punctuality/ attendance to duties, timely accomplishment of task, and discipline are achieved through work-life balance. On the basis of the above, three corresponding research questions and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study employed survey research design using questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentage and Bar Chart. More so, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) was also employed as the statistical technique to test the three formulated hypotheses. The theories used are theory of management by objectives and burnout theory but the study was anchored on Burnout Theory. It was discovered that there is significant impact of work-life balance on employee punctuality and attendance to duties, work-life balance significantly enhances timely accomplishment of task and there is significant relationship between work-life balance and employee discipline. The study concludes that the achievement of organizational objectives and improved commitment of the employees depends on the extent of implementation of work-life balance. Based on these findings, it was therefore recommended that organizational leaders should adopt democratic, consultative and friendly leadership approach which makes employees feel belonging in the organization so as to balance corporate job with family and social life schedules. Also, the employees should be involved in decision making process, ensuring their voices are heard and concerns are addressed. This can lead to improved engagement, commitment, and performance.