Decent Work Environment and Work-Life Balance: Empirical Analysis of Banking Sector of Hostile Environments

Ibrahim Kabir (), Umar Gunu and Zainab Lawal Gwadabe
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Ibrahim Kabir: Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Umar Gunu: University of Ilorin
Zainab Lawal Gwadabe: Inti International University

Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 2023, vol. 44, issue 2, No 6, 297-312

Abstract: Abstract A decent work environment is a crucial concept for promoting work-life balance. Using quantitative analysis with Partial Least Square_ Structural Equation Model, we examined whether four dimensions of a decent work environment, such as employment, social dialogue, social security, and workers’ rights, affect work-life balance of employees in the banking sector of hostile environments. We selected a sample of 379 employees across the four strongest and valuable banking brands in Nigeria. The findings show that three dimensions of a decent work environment, such as employment, social dialogue, and workers' rights, adversely affect work-life balance. These results informed our conclusion that the nature of employment, inadequate social dialogue, and insufficient workers' rights across the banking sector of hostile environments significantly cause a deficiency in work-life balance among workers in this sector. We suggested that policymakers and practitioners emphasize the provision of decent and full employment, adequate opportunity for dialogue with the workers, and workplace rights in designing strategic policies and programs for work-life balance, work-family relationships, and work-family conflict management.

Keywords: Decent work environment; Work-life balance; Structural equation modeling; Precarious work; Social dialogue; Workplace rights (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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