2023
Work-life balance policies and organizational financial performance: a scoping review
OPATRNÁ, Zuzana and Jakub PROCHÁZKABasic information
Original name
Work-life balance policies and organizational financial performance: a scoping review
Authors
OPATRNÁ, Zuzana (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Jakub PROCHÁZKA (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)
Edition
Employee Relations, Bingley, Emerald Publishing ltd, 2023, 0142-5455
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Field of Study
50204 Business and management
Country of publisher
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor
Impact factor: 2.700
RIV identification code
RIV/00216224:14560/23:00131492
Organization unit
Faculty of Economics and Administration
UT WoS
001053795500001
EID Scopus
2-s2.0-85168440676
Keywords in English
Work-life balance; work-life balance policies; organizational financial performance; organizational performance; financial performance; scoping literature review
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 24/11/2023 15:14, Mgr. Pavlína Kurková
Abstract
V originále
Purpose Work-life balance (WLB) policies have become a popular topic in both academic literature and organizations. However, previous studies in this area have provided mixed results, and the impact of WLB policies on various indicators of organizational financial performance remains unclear. There has been no comprehensive review that synthesizes the current state of knowledge and indicates future research directions. This review addresses this gap and provides a systematic review of published papers investigating the relationship between WLB policies and organizational financial performance. Design/methodology/approach The review follows the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews. An analysis of 421 relevant records in Web of Science and Scopus databases identified 22 original empirical studies that focused on the relationship between WLB policies and financial performance at the level of the organization. Findings Most reviewed studies indicated a weak positive relationship between WLB policies and financial performance. There was the strongest support for the effectiveness of flexible working hours and job sharing, while there was mixed support for the policy of working from home. There were a higher proportion of positive results in studies conducted in Western countries compared to Asian countries, which indicates a potential moderating effect of culture. This review also describes the primary limitations of previous studies, namely, low test power and insufficient evidence about causality. Originality/value This review summarizes the growing body of quantitative research on the relationship between WLB policies and organizational financial performance. It presents a model that includes moderators and mediators of this relationship and indicates potentially fruitful areas for future research.
Links
| MUNI/A/1000/2021, interní kód MU |
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