Work engagement and individual work performance in the UAE: the mediating role of work-life balance
Mohamed A Alnagbi1, Hazem Aldabbas1, Liza Gernal1
1College of Business Administration, University of Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract:
This research focuses on how employees balance their engagement with their work and private life, and how this balance affects their performance in the workplace. The study conducted a survey completed by 98 employees from government, private, and non-profit organizations regarding their experiences with engagement, work-life balance, and performance. The findings indicate that workers in UAE-based workplaces are highly engaged in their jobs and perform significantly well. The key results show that work engagement is positively related to work-life balance, which, in turn, positively impacts individual work performance. Additionally, the study demonstrates that work-life balance mediates the relationship between work engagement and individual work performance, helping to explain and facilitate this relationship. This study provides a deeper understanding of work engagement and work-life balance in the UAE and offers insights into how organizations can implement best practices to enhance performance.
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