THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF WORK SCHEDULE ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

Work-life balance is the equilibrium between time and energy individuals dedicate to their work responsibilities and their personal lives. It involves prioritizing a harmonious relationship between professional duties and personal well-being to prevent work from negatively impacting one’s life. This is particularly important in the healthcare sector, where high turnover rates can negatively affect the quality of patient care. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of work-life balance on employee retention of selected private hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey design by administering self-structured questionnaires which were used to measure variables such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, employee commitment, and employee retention. The total population of the study from the four selected private hospitals was 1587 and the sample size determined was 324 determined using the Taro Yamane formula. The results revealed that work-life balance does not affect employee retention. The beta weights revealed that work schedule has a positive effect on employee engagement (β = 0.122, p < 0 the effects of work-life balance on job satisfaction of employees and hospital managers of private hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria. This implies that a unit increase in convenient work schedule increases the commitment of employees and hospital managers of private hospital. The study concluded that employees who reported better work schedule were more likely to express higher job satisfaction, greater organizational commitment, and lower turnover intention. The study provides valuable insights for hospital management seeking to improve employee retention and ultimately deliver higher quality patient care. The researcher recommends that private hospitals invest in flexible work arrangements and a supportive organizational culture to enhance work-life balance and foster a more committed and stable workforce.