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  • The relationship between work-life balance and sickness absence remains under-explored.
  • Understanding this link is vital for employee well-being and organizational productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between poor work-life balance and sickness absence.
  • The study focused on four Nordic welfare states.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized pooled cross-sectional data from the 2010 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS).
  • Included 4186 workers aged 15-65 from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
  • Employed multivariable logistic regression analysis to assess the relationship.

Main Results:

  • Poor work-life balance was significantly associated with increased odds of sickness absence (OR 1.38).
  • Work-related factors like lack of schedule control and job insecurity also elevated sickness absence risk.
  • Cohabitation status was found to reduce the likelihood of sickness absence.

Conclusions:

  • Poor work-life balance is a significant predictor of sickness absence.
  • Findings highlight the necessity of implementing measures to support employees in managing work and family life.