| Abstract [eng] |
Employees are more and more involved in never – stopping labour market, where it would be beneficial to remember and accept that there are at least a few roles that people must play in their everyday lives: one is work and another is nonwork role. HR specialist’s focus shifts from improving work efficiency, productivity and workability promotion to the inner world of employees, especially the conflict of multiple roles. The challenge of balancing work and life and identifying related factors is apparent. The topic of work – life balance is becoming increasingly relevant for both men and women, but research on this construct is still lacking. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship among individual ‘s perceived work – personal life balance, work engagement and work motivation. The question is raised as to the mediating factors that could affect the relationship between work involvement and work – life balance. The sample consisted of employees, who are not highest-tier managers, over 18 years old (N = 140), of whom 52,1% were women and 47,9% were men. Demographic questions with focus on family and job position and three instruments were used: Utrecht Work Engagement Questionnaire (UWES-17), short version of Work – Life Balance Scale and Work Motivation test, based on Herzberg’s two – factor theory. The results of this study revealed that employees who work 21 – 40 hours per week are the most satisfied with work – life balance. Work – life balance estimates did not reveal any gender differences. Employees in higher job positions showed higher values of work engagement. Those who have children under age 18 are more likely to express needs for good relationship with their supervisor and cooperation, but no financial ones. Older employees have higher estimates of energy and dedication. Regression analysis revealed that career motivation negatively predicts work – life balance. However, work – life balance is directly predicted by vigour. The results of this research are useful for future studies, as it contributes to the research about constructs that affect work – life balance. |
