University Report: Work-Life Balance and Organizational Behavior

This report delves into the significance of work-life balance within organizational behavior. It highlights how work-life balance initiatives, such as flexible schedules and work-from-home options, can significantly enhance employee satisfaction, reduce stress, and improve overall engagement. The report emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between employers and employees when work-life balance is prioritized, leading to increased employee loyalty, reduced absenteeism, and improved organizational performance. The report references Goodwin and Graebe (2017) and Hougaard et al. (2016) to support the claims that work-life balance leads to a more engaged and productive workforce, resulting in better market performance and profit-sales growth. The research suggests that when employees feel valued and have control over their professional environment, they are less likely to experience work-related stress, ultimately benefiting both the individual and the organization.

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There can be no gain stating the fact that effective work-life balance initiatives within the
organization is an important strategic resource that can enhance the efficiency rate and
commitment of the employees to the organization and contribute to organizational success. Most
often the employees working in companies operating in a highly competitive market, start
experiencing work-life conflict whereby they experience stress, anxiety and depression as well as
other physical illnesses that lead to high rate of absenteeism and turnover rates, low productivity
and lack of engagement (Goodwin and Graebe 2017). However, when an employee enjoys work-
life balance, he is able to work on flexible schedule, work from home at least once a week and
enjoy outing with co-workers at least once a month. This helps in improving employee morale,
makes him feel valued, eliminates unnecessary professional burnout, and reduces his
absenteeism.
When an employee is able to spend considerable time with his family, owing to the
flexible shift time allowed by the employer or a frequent work from facility approved by the
same, he becomes more content, and his motivation doubles when he comes back to work.
Work-life balance is the key driver of employee satisfaction that helps to develop a symbiotic
relation between the employer and the employees. The introduction of work-life balance
initiatives within the organization helps the employees feel a sense of control on their
professional environment, and as a result, these employees are less likely to experience work-
related stress, or feel oppressed and exploited at workplace (Hougaard et al. 2016). When the
employees feel that the company is offering them more flexible schedule and leave policies, they
are valuing the employee contribution. This helps in improving employee loyalty, and enhances
employees’ professional commitment towards the organization. As the organization introduces
employee-friendly work-life policies within the organization, the employee also increases his

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level of engagement within the organization, resulting in better market performance and profit-
sales growth.

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Reference List:
Goodwin, G.C. and Graebe, S.F., 2017. Work-Life Balance. In A Doctorate and Beyond (pp.
179-185). Springer International Publishing.
Hougaard, R., Carter, J. and Coutts, G., 2016. Work-life balance. In One second ahead (pp. 117-
122). Palgrave Macmillan US.