Influence of work life balance policies on employee job satisfaction among government of Makueni county headquarters employees

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to present the findings of a study that sought to gain information on staff experience of work-life balance policies and practices and how they influence job satisfaction among headquarters employees of Government of Makueni County. The research also aimed to contribute to the body of existing literature on work-life balance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study focused on employees, as they are key stakeholders within organizations, with particular interest and influence in the success of work-life balance strategies. The target population was 240 employees found at the Government of Makueni County Headquarters. A sample size of 72 respondents was arrived at using stratified random sampling. Data collection instruments used in this study are questionnaires and interview guides. Policies and factors relating to work-life balance were investigated as well as their impact on job satisfaction among headquarters employees of Government of Makueni County. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings were presented and analyzed on the basis of the research-specific objectives and hypotheses. Tables and figures were used to present quantitative data where appropriate. The study found out that there was a significant relationship between variables under study as none of the null hypotheses was accepted. The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between work-life balance and provision for leave, provision for personal development, provision for labor policies and provision for employee welfare policies among Government of Makueni County headquarters employees. The study recommends that the Government of Makueni County to adopt provisions for leave, labor policies, personal development policies and employee welfare policies as these were found to influence job satisfaction among government of Makueni county headquarters employees.