Abstract:
Purpose: This research is aimed at analyzing the impact of work life balance
policies/initiatives on the performance of the female staff employed at various Higher
Education Institutions in Karachi. Moreover, this research will analyze that how the
concept of work life balance is approached by different private Universities in Karachi
and asses the outcomes of work life balance. There are many work life balance options
which can be adopted by the organizations however maternity leaves, transportation
facilities, flexible working arrangements and on-site child day care have been chosen for
this study.
Research method: Study is based on theoretical as well as empirical research in which
responses have been collected from 103 female staff working at private Universities in
Karachi. Primary data was collected through adapted close-ended questionnaire. Whereas,
other information cited in literature review was collected through journals, books and
websites pertinent to gender management, organizational behavior, applied and family
psychology, stress, labor studies, personnel management and human resource
management.
Findings: Hypothesis testing through linear regression shows that flexible working hours
and onsite child day care facility has a direct impact on performance of female staff.
However, there is no direct impact of maternity leaves and transport facility on job
performance of female the employees in this research. It is recommended that employers
should provide benefits and incentives to their employees so that their job performance is
enhanced. Benefits and incentives can range from transportation facilities to stress free
working environment so that female employees balance their work and life efficiently and
effectively.
