EFFECT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES OF SELECTED BANKS IN ILORIN

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of work-life balance on the performance of female employees in selected banks within Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Two hypotheses guided the study. Quantitative method was adopted to examine the work-life balance, Survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 150 male and female employees from five banks but a higher percentage were feminine since the study focused of the performance of female employees. The study implemented both primary and secondary data, Questionnaire were used to solicit information from the respondents. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS v21, Findings of the study revealed that there is 87% positive relationship between domestic work load and female employees’ performance and81.4% significant relationship between work-family conflict and the performance of female employees of the banks. In summary, the findings showed that significant relationship exists between work-life balance and the performance of female employees of the banks. This is because a balanced work-life allows female workers to perform effectively which increases the productivity of the organization. Therefore, the study recommended appropriate policies and initiatives need to be promoted widely and regularly by the banks management to encourage awareness and knowledge of available options for accessing worklife practices in their various banks.