Beyond managing work and non-work demands: The role of organizational work-life initiatives on work-life interaction and job satisfaction

Lucas J. Pujol-Cols, Andrea Gabriela Rivero and María Candela Rodríguez

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Abstract: Over the past decades, the changing nature of gender roles, families, work, and careers has spurred scholarly interest in work-life interaction. These changes have posed challenges for employees in managing work and non-work demands in increasingly complex scenarios, as well as for organizations, which are expected to provide resources- known as organizational work-life initiatives-to help employees meet both responsibilities effectively. While much research on work-life interaction has focused on work-life conflict and its negative effects on job performance, family, and life satisfaction; scholars have also highlighted the significance of work-life enrichment resulting from the positive dynamics between work and personal life. Despite their interconnected nature, work-life conflict and work-life enrichment are often studied in isolation, limiting the understanding of the broader dynamics of work-life interaction. This study examines the role of organizational work-life initiatives in the relationship between work-life interaction and job satisfaction using a non-random sample of 362 Argentinian employees. Regression analysis reveals that initiatives, particularly those related to job flexibility, are essential in mitigating work-life conflict and promoting work-life enrichment. These findings contribute to the literature by offering a more comprehensive understanding of how organizational work- life initiatives influence employees' affective responses to work-life interaction.

Keywords: Conciliación; Trabajo; Calidad de Vida; Satisfacción Laboral (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-03-19
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Published in TEC Empresarial, 19(9), 2025, pp. 1-22

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