Impact of work–life balance on organizational commitment of women health-care workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 917-939
Author(s):  
Sana Shabir ◽  
Abdul Gani
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to examine the linkage between work–life balance (WLB) and organizational commitment (OC) among women employees in the healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative methodology, this paper drew upon samples of 580 health-care sector employees working in the health-care sector of Jammu and Kashmir in India. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather the required information. Data were analyzed using SMART PLS and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, in which descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance and structural equation modeling were conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. Findings Findings indicated a significant positive relationship between WLB and OC. Further component-wise analysis revealed a positive relationship between the WLB and affective and normative commitment. However, WLB demonstrated a negative association with continuance commitment. Originality/value The study also brought forth the causes and potential consequences of the work–life imbalance and stressed upon the role of organizational policies in managing the relationship between work and non-work domains and subsequently the development of OC among employees.

scholarly journals An exploratory assessment of callings: the importance of specialization

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Paul Cain ◽  
Lisa Nicole Cain ◽  
James A. Busser ◽  
Hee Jung (Annette) Kang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Golf Course ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis study sought to understand how having a calling influenced engagement, work–life balance and career satisfaction for Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) and Golf Course Superintendent of America (GCSA) professionals.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model was used to examine callings among golf course supervisors and its impact on their engagement, work–life balance and career satisfaction. This study also explored the moderation effect of employees’ generalized or specialized role on the calling–engagement relationship. Surveys were collected from a single golf management company and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for data analysis.FindingsThe results revealed significant relationships among all of the variables, with the exception of the impact of having a calling on work–life balance. Additionally, the more having a calling increased, the more important it was for supervisors to have specialized roles to increase their engagement.Originality/valueThis study identifies important differences in factors that promote career satisfaction for golf course supervisors and extends current understanding of role theory.

scholarly journals EMPLOYEE WORK-LIFE BALANCE, SATISFACTION AND BURNOUT IN IRAN AND SPAIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 779-791
Author(s):  
Tara Tavassoli ◽  
Albert Sunyer
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Mediating Role

Purpose of the study: This research explores the effects of Work-Life Balance (WLB) on job and life satisfaction, and burnout in Iran and Spain. Besides, this research investigates the impact of WLB on organizational commitment and the mediating role of this factor on the studied outcomes. Methodology: This study uses confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling in AMOS to analyze a sample of 263 full-time employees. The sample includes employees from various sectors and firms. The same measurement scales, factors, and structural models were used in both studied countries. Main Findings: The results of this study confirm that there are positive relationships between WLB and job and life satisfaction and negative relationships between WLB and burnout in both countries. Furthermore, results confirm the partial mediating role of organizational commitment on WLB and the studied outcomes in a way that WLB has a positive impact on the organizational commitment which is, in turn, positively associated with job satisfaction and negatively related to cynicism in both country samples. Applications of this study: These findings involve that WLB has a positive impact on employees' outcomes. Therefore, organizations should implement and promote WLB policies as a means to increase their employees' satisfaction while reducing job burnout. Employers' attention to WLB should be prominent. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research is one of the first studies to investigate WLB outcomes in Middle-Eastern societies like Iran and compare them with western societies. The results show more similarities than differences between the two studied country samples, although few differences are found.

Managerial innovative capabilities, competitive advantage and performance of healthcare sector during Covid-19 pandemic period

foresight ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Demetris Vrontis ◽  
Hani El Chaarani ◽  
Zouhour El Abiad ◽  
Sam El Nemar ◽  
Alissar Yassine Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovative Capabilities ◽  
Managerial Capabilities ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the impact of dynamic managerial innovative capabilities on the competitive advantage (CA), financial performance (FP) and non-financial performance (NFP) of the health-care sector during the very turbulent Covid-19 pandemic period. The focus is on human behavior and personnel interaction in the hospitals that receive Covid-19 cases. Design/methodology/approach Data for this research was collected from the medical sector in Lebanon. The authors approached 14 public hospitals and 60 private hospitals for the study and only 48 hospitals (total of 284 respondents) accepted to complete the survey and provide data using a structured questionnaire. Findings This study reveals the moderating impact of CA on the relationship between dynamic managerial innovative capabilities and the performance of the health-care sector. Based on 48 Lebanese health-care centers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the results of the structural equation modeling model indicate that dynamic managerial innovative practices positively impact on CA and NFP. The results also reveal that CA has a moderating effect on the relationship between dynamic managerial innovative practices and NFP. Practical implications This study does not reveal any direct or indirect relationship between managerial capabilities and FP during the pandemic. Originality/value As the world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, the health-care sector needs new approaches and methods for confronting the constantly evolving and turbulent environment. This study examines how health-care leaders are dealing with these dynamic challenges and tests a three-dimensional SEM model of dynamic managerial capabilities (sensing, seizing and reconfiguration) that impact CA.

scholarly journals Examining the Moderating Effects of Work–Life Balance between Human Resource Practices and Intention to Stay

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Ping Chang ◽  
Chi-Ming Hsieh ◽  
Meei-Ying Lan ◽  
Han-Shen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Job Embeddedness ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personnel Cost ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Life Balance

Offering services to clients by staff is a major feature of the hotel industry. Therefore, maintaining high-quality and stable services is critical for hotels to stay competitive. As for hotel human resource management, how to effectively increase employee retention is crucial because it not only enhances organizational performance but also reduces personnel cost. In this study, the researchers used structural equation modeling to explore the relationship between job embeddedness, organizational commitment, and intention to stay in tourist hotel interns. Furthermore, work–life balance was used as the moderating variable between organizational commitment and intention to stay. The study subjects were interns who had completed between half and one year of an internship at a tourist hotel and were going to graduate from the school upon completing the internship. The results indicated that job embeddedness has a significant and positive effect on organizational commitment and intention to stay whereas organizational commitment mediates the relationships between job embeddedness and intention to stay. In addition, work–life balance moderates interns’ intention to stay. This study provides the hotel industry with useful management guidelines for retaining employees and improving competitiveness.

scholarly journals Work–life balance, retention of professionals and psychological empowerment: an empirical validation

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansumalini Panda ◽  
Chandan Kumar Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study aims to explore the relationship between work–life balance and employee retention by examining the mediating role of psychological empowerment among software firms based in India.Design/methodology/approachThe study collected 283 responses by using a structured questionnaire and interview method. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to validate the hypothesized research model for examining the consistency and sturdiness of the study variables by applying AMOS 20.FindingsThe result reveals that psychological empowerment partially mediates the relationship between work–life balance and the retention of professionals. This indicates that a high degree of psychological empowerment strengthens the relations between work–life balance and the retention of professionals.Research limitations/implicationsThe research outlined a best-fit model of psychological empowerment as a partial mediator among work–life balance and the retention of professionals. The study presents a set of sensible and practical aspects where work–life balance and retention of professionals can aid in developing and generating commitment to the organization which could offer new insights for software professionals, managers and practitioners.Originality/valueThis study emphasized that psychological empowerment helps in enhancing dedication, loyalty, integrity, allegiance and trustworthiness among employees, thus playing a role between work–life balance and the retention of professionals.

scholarly journals Work-life balance and its relationship with organizational pride and job satisfaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 586-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Mas-Machuca ◽  
Jasmina Berbegal-Mirabent ◽  
Ines Alegre
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Job Autonomy ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between work-life balance, organizational pride and job satisfaction. When evaluating employee work-life balance the present paper takes into consideration two relevant antecedents: supervisor support and job autonomy; and explores their link with organizational pride and job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach – To verify the hypothesis, a questionnaire survey was used to collect data in a Spanish pharmaceutical organization; 374 responses were obtained. Structural equation modeling was used for the data analysis. Findings – Data confirms the relationship between the analyzed constructs. The results support the hypothesized relationships of supervisor work-life balance support and autonomy with employee work-life balance. In addition, employee work-life balance is positively related with organizational pride and job satisfaction. Practical implications – This study provides a useful measurement model that employers and employees can use to evaluate and improve work-life balance through job autonomy and supervisor support. Companies should pay attention to employee work-life balance to enhance organizational pride and job satisfaction. The research tries to help companies to more effectively use their human capital resources. Originality/value – The paper addresses gaps in the current literature in work-life, organizational pride and job satisfaction. The results may serve as the criteria for managers to better enhance employee job satisfaction in organizations.

scholarly journals The effects of work-life balance and emotional intelligence on organizational commitment mediated by work engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-15
Author(s):  
Muafi Muafi ◽  
Waly Andini Marseno
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Organizational Intelligence

This study aims to examine the effect of work-life balance and emotional intelligence on organizational intelligence through work engagement. This quantitative research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 118 employees of Kebumen Branch and Unit of BRI Bank using a purposive sampling method. The data analysis used was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using second-order confirmatory with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 application. The results showed that; (1) work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on work engagement, (2) emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on work engagement, (3) work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, (4) emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, (5) work engagement has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, (6) work engagement plays a role in mediating the effect of work-life balance on organizational commitment (7) work engagement plays a role in mediating the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational commitment of employees of Kebumen Branch and Unit of PT Bank BRI.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Work Life Balance: A Study of Healthcare Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Parvin Shaikh ◽  
Ujwala Dange
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Daunting Task

The nature of their work requires the healthcare professionals to work in shifts, work overtime, report to duty at odd hours, take care of people who are sick and are sometimes terminally ill. Apart from draining them of physical energy, being in contact with such people also has a bearing on their psychological health. Striking a balance between life and work is a daunting task for the healthcare professionals. This study aimed at identifying the determinants of work life balance among Health care professionals, because they play a critical role in determining the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of health care systems. Data was collected from Healthcare Professionals like Physicians, Nurses, Clinical Support Staff and Administrative staff from both the Public and Private Hospitals in Nagpur District using a structured questionnaire. Factor Analysis revealed five factors namely Demographic Factors, Supportive Work Culture, Working Conditions, Work Provisions and Travelling distance from work that significantly affect the Work Life Balance of Healthcare Professionals. These findings will help the Healthcare Organizations to focus on Organizational interventions for helping their employees achieve a balance between the domains of work and life.

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