INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK AND PRIVATE LIFE OF EMPLOYEES - CONFLICT OR BALANCE?

Milica Mladenović, Bojan Krstić

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https://doi.org/10.22190/FUEO210505021M
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299
Last page
311

Abstract


Contemporary companies consider work-life balance a crucial topic. Higher work pressure, longer working hours and more families with both working parents have made balancing work and private life even more difficult. The paper addresses this interrelation and highlights two research questions regarding the type of relationship (positive or negative) that exists between work and private life of employees. These questions are answered based on the analysis of various previously conducted empirical research studies. Findings reveal both negative and positive interrelationship between employees' work and private life. The contributions and conclusions of this paper can be extremely relevant for a company to comprehend how important the creation of work-life balance initiatives is for increasing job satisfaction of its managers and other employees, as well as for developing the reputation of a desirable employer.

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work-life conflict, work-life balance, job satisfaction

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