| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the impact of work-life balance (WLB) programs on employee
performance in Kenya's State Corporations. As public sector organizations face increasing
pressure to improve efficiency and service delivery, understanding the role of WLB initiatives
becomes crucial. The study is very helpful to policymakers since it will help them make
decisions on the creation and implementation of work-life balance laws. The research done
took into account the variables of flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, leave
regulations, and Family Support Programs. To find out what other authors and researchers had
to say about the impact of work-life balance programs on employee performance in state
corporations, a survey of the theoretical literature was done. Theories used were Spill Over
Theory, The Effort-Recovery Model, and Work-Family Border Theory. The research aimed to
address the gap in empirical evidence within the Kenyan context, where traditional work
cultures often conflict with modern WLB concepts. The study employs a mixed-methods
approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to gather data from
employees and managers across multiple State Corporations. Two hundred and sixty-two (262)
corporations, both Majority Owned State Corporations and Government Linked data were used
as the target population. The statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) data analysis
tool, version 29.0, was used to evaluate the quantitative data acquired in order to produce
descriptive data that was used to define the features of the organizations. The information was
shown in tables, graphs, and pie charts. The variables were described using a descriptive
design. Additionally, a reliability test and a correlation analysis was performed. Frequencies
and percentages were used in the portrayal. The research investigates the relationship between
various WLB programs, such as flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies, and
key performance indicators including productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational
commitment. Preliminary findings suggest a positive correlation between well-implemented
WLB programs and enhanced employee performance. However, the study also reveals
challenges unique to the Kenyan public sector, including resource constraints and bureaucratic
resistance to change. The research highlights the importance of cultural context in designing
effective WLB initiatives, as well as the need for standardized metrics to evaluate their impact.
Furthermore, the study explores how recent technological advancements and global events
have reshaped the work-life balance landscape, necessitating adaptive strategies from State
Corporations. The findings contribute to the growing body of literature on WLB in developing
countries and offer practical recommendations for policymakers and human resource managers
in Kenya's public sector. This research provides valuable insights into the complex interplay
between work-life balance programs and employee performance in Kenya's State Corporations.
It underscores the potential of WLB initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness while
highlighting the need for context-specific approaches in their implementation. | en_US |
