EFFECT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEES’ JOB PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIAIN HOSSANA DISTRICT

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine effect of work life balance on employee performance in commercial bank of Ethiopia at Hossana district. This study was supported by three theories which are; component theory, spillover theory and work-family border. The study adopted survey research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was 977 employees from 13 commercial bank of Ethiopia at Hossana districtwith a sample size of 284 respondents. Sample was selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze and process the obtained data. The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS software of version 20. The influence of WLB on EP was determined using multiple regression analysis. The study found that flexible work-arrangement, leave programs, wellness programs and employee assistance programs concerns were more strongly related to performance of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Flexible work-arrangement has strong predictor of job performance. Leave programs, wellness programs and employee assistance program are influenced employee performance. The study recommends that organizations should offer flexible work arrangements and wellness programs to its employees for increased performance.