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

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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

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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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