The goal of this paper is to give an overview of different understandings and levels of importance of Work-Life-Balance in various regional areas of the world.
Further, this paper aims to highlight the relationship between Work-Life-Balance and job performance. With these insights, some recommendations for individuals and managerial implications for supervisors will be derived at the end of this paper. Besides, this paper is a basement for following primary data collection via interviews. Employees from several countries will be asked about their Work-Life-Balance.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Research question
- Aims and objectives
- A global view on defining Work-Life-Balance
- Relationship between job performance and Work-Life-Balance
- Recommendations for individuals
- Implications for supervisors
- Results
- Reflection on the project
- References
- Appendices
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to explore the relationship between work-life balance (WLB) and job performance. It examines different perspectives on WLB across various regions and analyzes the impact of WLB on individual job performance and overall company success.
- The definition and understanding of WLB across different cultures and contexts
- The influence of WLB on individual job performance, including factors like workload, stress levels, and company support
- The role of supervisors in fostering WLB and supporting employee performance
- Recommendations for individuals and supervisors to improve WLB and enhance job performance
- The importance of WLB for company success and its impact on the overall economic landscape
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a general overview of the concept of WLB, highlighting its growing importance in today's work environment. It also introduces the research question and the paper's aims and objectives, which include providing an overview of WLB in different regions and analyzing its relationship with job performance.
- A Global View on Defining Work-Life-Balance: This chapter examines the definition and understanding of WLB across different cultures and contexts. It discusses various factors that contribute to WLB, including work, family, friends, and individual satisfaction.
- Relationship between Job Performance and Work-Life-Balance: This chapter explores the relationship between WLB and job performance, highlighting how an imbalance can negatively impact both. It discusses factors like stress, workload, and company support that influence performance.
- Recommendations for Individuals: This chapter focuses on providing practical recommendations for individuals to improve their personal WLB. It emphasizes the importance of time management, separating work from home life, and engaging in hobbies.
- Implications for Supervisors: This chapter examines the role of supervisors in fostering WLB and supporting employees. It highlights the importance of company support systems and emphasizes the role of supervisors in promoting a healthy work environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the relationship between Work-Life-Balance, job performance, individual well-being, and company success. Key topics include the definition and perception of WLB across cultures, the impact of WLB on employee performance and productivity, the role of company support systems, and practical recommendations for individuals and supervisors to improve WLB.
- Quote paper
- Julia Petker (Author), 2022, Work-Family-Life Balance in the Workplace, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1318799
