Summary
Achieving a good work-life balance depends on workplace organization and environment. Line managers are crucial in supporting employees to maintain this balance effectively.
Area of Science:
- Workplace Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Context:
- The modern workplace faces challenges in maintaining employee work-life balance.
- Organizational structures and environmental factors significantly influence employee well-being.
Purpose:
- To explore the role of work organization and environment in achieving work-life balance.
- To highlight the specific responsibilities of line managers in supporting employee balance.
Summary:
- Effective work-life balance is achievable through strategic organization of work and the work environment.
- Line managers are identified as key facilitators in helping employees sustain a satisfactory balance between professional and personal lives.
Impact:
- Provides actionable insights for organizations to improve work-life balance initiatives.
- Empowers line managers with a clearer understanding of their role in employee well-being and retention.
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