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Predictors of Work-life Balance in Select Nongovernment Organizations in Ethiopia


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1 Head, School of Commerce, College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
2 HR Coordinator of FH Ethiopia, Ethiopia
     

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This paper investigates factors that predict the work-life balance of employees in NGOs in Ethiopia using quantitative research approach and explanatory research design. Data was collected from 163 managerial and professional employees using a structured questionnaire and responses were analyzed. Results revealed low levels of perceived Work Overload, Family Role Overload, and Work-family Balance and moderate levels of perceived Work-life Balance Policies, and high levels of perceived Workplace Support. Work Overload, Family Role Overload, Social Support, and Work-life Balance Policies predicted the Work-life Balance. To improve the situation, in addition to the existing work-life balance policies, the management should introduce need-based family friendly workplace policies such as f l exi bl e work i ng arrangement s, leave arrangements and child care benefits.
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Abeba Beyene Mengistu
Head, School of Commerce, College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Mahlet Adugna Bedada
HR Coordinator of FH Ethiopia, Ethiopia

Abstract


This paper investigates factors that predict the work-life balance of employees in NGOs in Ethiopia using quantitative research approach and explanatory research design. Data was collected from 163 managerial and professional employees using a structured questionnaire and responses were analyzed. Results revealed low levels of perceived Work Overload, Family Role Overload, and Work-family Balance and moderate levels of perceived Work-life Balance Policies, and high levels of perceived Workplace Support. Work Overload, Family Role Overload, Social Support, and Work-life Balance Policies predicted the Work-life Balance. To improve the situation, in addition to the existing work-life balance policies, the management should introduce need-based family friendly workplace policies such as f l exi bl e work i ng arrangement s, leave arrangements and child care benefits.

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