IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM )

E-ISSN 2489-0065
P-ISSN 2695-186X
VOL. 10 NO. 3 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijebm.v10.no3.2024.pg15.30

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Work-Life Balance Practices and Employee Commitment of Commercial Banks in Rivers State

Tombari Judith Adiukwu (Ph.D), Christian Ereh Queen, Dr. Tolofari, Daniel Tamunokediari

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between work-life balance and employee commitment of commercial banks in Rivers State. This study examined the work-life balance dimensions as flexible work arrangement and wellness programmes, while affective, normative and continuance commitment were used as measures of employee commitment. Organizational culture was used as the moderating variable. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. The population of (282) was adopted as the sample size since the population was not much. Data were obtained through the distribution of structured questionnaire copies which were distributed personally by the researcher to the target organizations. The research instrument was validated by academicians while the reliability of the instrument was achieved through the use of Cronbach Alpha coefficient aided with SPSS and all the items scoring above 0.70. Data generated were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation at a 0.05 significance level. Findings from the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between work-life balance and employee commitment of commercial banks in Rivers State. All the dimensions of work-life balance with all the measures of employee commitment were positively and significantly correlated. This study concluded that when commercial banks in Rivers State adopt work-life balance practices, employee commitment will be positively enhanced. The study therefore recommended that

keywords:

Work-life balance, Employee Commitment, Flexible Work Arrangement, Wellness Programmes and Commercial bank

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