An evaluation of the work-life balance among female employees within Eskom Rotek Industries
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Eskom, employee satisfaction, females, gender, human resource management, human resources, HR, industry, male-dominated environment, working mothers, work-life blend, work-life harmony, work-life integration, South AfricaAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to assess the work-life balance among female employee, within predominantly male-dominated careers, using Eskom Rotek Industries as a case study. Despite having the required qualifications and experience, women may still face pressure between their personal and work roles. Therefore, the study seeks to determine whether they are experiencing a healthy work-life balance or not. The key factors driving their work-life issues as identified in the literature review, have also been investigated. A quantitative research approach was adopted and selfadministered questionnaires were used for data collection. The target population of this survey was female employees of Eskom Rotek Industries. The statistical package STATA version 13, which is widely accepted by quantitative researchers, was chosen as the analytical software. The findings of this study indicate that there is a marginal difference between the percentages of the population reporting high and low levels of work-life balance. The biographical factors, as highlighted in the literature, were assessed against work-life balance. The only significant association based on the findings which correlates with the literature, is the relationship between work-life balance and field of work. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the company should consider a more flexible working environment. Employees should be encouraged to use their annual leave and ensure a balanced family life. It is further recommended that employees contribute to the policy development and implementation regarding work-life balance programmes.
To cite: de Lange, S. & Naidoo, V. (2018). An evaluation of the work-life balance among female employees within Eskom Rotek Industries. Journal of Management & Administration (2018/1), 30–50. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-11078135e3
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