ABSTRACT

Recently, work-life balance has been of pervasive concern to both employers and employees, it is a very important tool while choosing a career. The major aim of this study is determine the factors influencing employee perceptions of work and life balance. Examining the relationship between work life balance and organization productivity. Determining the relationship between work flexibility and organizational productivity. Finding out the relationship between leave plan and organizational productivity. Examining the relationship between employee and their work performance in relation to their environment. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a sample size of 50 data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and tables and the hypothesis adopted were analyzed using Chi-square statistical method. The study concluded that work life balance is a veritable tool for any organization seeking to advance in all ramifications of their service delivery, the researcher recommended that leave plan, incentives and encouragements should be part of the work life balance so as to encourage the employee performance and boost their morale and that the presence of work life balance in an organization will boost organizational growth and development. Financial constraint, inadequate timing and attitude of respondents were listed as limitations of this study. The researcher also recommends more study on the factors of work life balance should be x-rayed in higher organizations.