The role of work-life balance in effective business management
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| author | Kasperczuk, Anna Ćwiąkała, Michał Górka, Ernest Ręczajski, Piotr Mrzygłód, Piotr Frasunkiewicz, Maciej Darcińska-Głębocka, Agnieszka Piwnik, Jan Gardocki, Grzegorz |
| author_facet | Kasperczuk, Anna Ćwiąkała, Michał Górka, Ernest Ręczajski, Piotr Mrzygłód, Piotr Frasunkiewicz, Maciej Darcińska-Głębocka, Agnieszka Piwnik, Jan Gardocki, Grzegorz |
| contents | This study examines the role of work-life balance (WLB) as a strategic component of effective business management and its influence on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational performance. Drawing on a quantitative survey of 102 economically active individuals, the research investigates the effectiveness of various WLB initiatives, including flexible working hours, private medical care, and additional employee benefits. The results reveal that flexible working arrangements are the most impactful tool for enhancing work-life balance and significantly contribute to higher levels of employee motivation. A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between perceived work-life balance and motivation, indicating that improving WLB directly strengthens commitment, reduces burnout, and increases job satisfaction. Moreover, the findings highlight differences in WLB perceptions across demographic groups, suggesting the need for tailored policies. The study emphasizes that organizations actively supporting WLB achieve greater employee loyalty, improved productivity, and enhanced employer branding. These results have practical implications for human resource strategies, showing that integrating WLB initiatives can improve overall organizational performance and societal well-being. The paper also identifies research gaps and recommends exploring cultural, occupational, and remote work contexts in future studies to better understand how WLB strategies shape workforce engagement in dynamic labor markets. |
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| spellingShingle | The role of work-life balance in effective business management Kasperczuk, Anna Ćwiąkała, Michał Górka, Ernest Ręczajski, Piotr Mrzygłód, Piotr Frasunkiewicz, Maciej Darcińska-Głębocka, Agnieszka Piwnik, Jan Gardocki, Grzegorz General Economics Economics This study examines the role of work-life balance (WLB) as a strategic component of effective business management and its influence on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational performance. Drawing on a quantitative survey of 102 economically active individuals, the research investigates the effectiveness of various WLB initiatives, including flexible working hours, private medical care, and additional employee benefits. The results reveal that flexible working arrangements are the most impactful tool for enhancing work-life balance and significantly contribute to higher levels of employee motivation. A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between perceived work-life balance and motivation, indicating that improving WLB directly strengthens commitment, reduces burnout, and increases job satisfaction. Moreover, the findings highlight differences in WLB perceptions across demographic groups, suggesting the need for tailored policies. The study emphasizes that organizations actively supporting WLB achieve greater employee loyalty, improved productivity, and enhanced employer branding. These results have practical implications for human resource strategies, showing that integrating WLB initiatives can improve overall organizational performance and societal well-being. The paper also identifies research gaps and recommends exploring cultural, occupational, and remote work contexts in future studies to better understand how WLB strategies shape workforce engagement in dynamic labor markets. |
| title | The role of work-life balance in effective business management |
| topic | General Economics Economics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.05783 |