Work-Life Balance Benefits and Employee Performance in the State Corporations in Kenya

Abstract

The lack of a comprehensive reward management system in a majority of Kenyan state corporations has created dissatisfaction among employees leading to decreased staff morale and consequently decreased employee performance. This study sought to establish the influence of work-life benefits on employee performance in state corporations in Kenya. The study used descriptive and explanatory research designs with a sample size of 642. The study used regression analysis to test the significance of the variables at a 5% significance level on the dependent variable. The findings showed that work-life balance rewards moderately influence employee performance. The study concluded that most state corporations in Kenya recognized work-life balance programs, however, these organizations hardly budgeted for the work-life programs. The study, therefore, recommends that work-life programs should be considered and budgeted for. Offering gym facilities to employees provides a healthy lifestyle and also counters stress. Organizations can also offer childcare facilities so that the parents can work comfortably without worrying about their children and hence maximum concentration at the workplace that would lead to better productivity.