INFLUENCE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ENUGU STATE

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10137856

Authors

  • EKPECHI, Sandra Chinemerem Department Of Business Management, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu
  • Rev. Fr. Assoc. Prof. A.A. IGWE Department Of Business Management, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu

Abstract

This study examines the influence of work-life balance on employee performance in commercial banks in Enugu State, focusing on specific objectives: (i) assessing the impact of workload pressure on employee engagement and (ii) determining the influence of role conflict on employee motivation in selected banks. The research adopts a descriptive survey design, employing a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. Both primary and secondary data sources are utilized, with a target population comprising the staff of selected money deposit banks in Enugu State. The creation of the research questions and hypotheses took into account the study objectives. This study used a survey research design to analyze five commercial banks in Enugu State. The sample size was calculated using the Taro Yamane method and was found to be 189 for the 359 participants in the study as a whole. An organized questionnaire guide served as the research instrument for this study. Linear regression was used in the hypothesis testing process. Version 22 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program was employed. The result of the study shows that workload pressure significantly affects employee engagement (p=0.01), role conflict significantly affects employee motivation (p=0.01). It was concluded that workload pressure significantly diminishes employee engagement, aligning with broader scholarly discourse on the intricate interplay between workload and workforce productivity. Furthermore, the study underscores the detrimental impact of role conflict on employee motivation, emphasizing the critical need for organizations to proactively address and manage conflicting roles within their structures. It was recommended that Commercial banks should implement flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting and flexible schedules, to allow employees to better balance their work and personal lives.

Published

2023-11-15

How to Cite

EKPECHI, S. C., & IGWE, A. A. (2023). INFLUENCE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ENUGU STATE. American Interdisciplinary Journal of Business and Economics (AIJBE), 10(4), 14–33. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10137856

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2023): October-December

Section

Original Peer Reviewed Articles
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