The Implementation of Work-Life Balance in Increasing Organizational Productivity: Systematic Review
Keywords:
Employee Performance, Flexible Work Arrangement, Organizational Productivity, Work-Life Balance, WLB PracticesAbstract
This study aims to investigate the implementation of Work-Life Balance (WLB) and its impact on organizational productivity across various industries. As workforce demands shift alongside technological and structural changes in the workplace This study applies a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology following the PRISMA framework. Articles published between 2018 and 2025 were retrieved from databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Emerald Insight, and MDPI, filtered using inclusion criteria including relevance, availability, and empirical scope.Fifteen relevant articles were analyzed thematically to identify implementation patterns, conceptual frameworks, and measurable impacts of WLB policies on employee well-being and organizational performance. The findings reveal that flexible work arrangements, such as flextime, telecommuting, and supportive managerial practices, contribute positively to employee satisfaction, motivation, and task performance. Several studies identified job satisfaction and reduced stress as mediating variables between WLB and increased productivity. However, not all contexts demonstrated a direct relationship; organizational culture, access to WLB policies, and personal time-management skills also moderated outcomes. This review supports that effective WLB implementation enhances productivity by fostering a healthier, more engaged workforce. It recommends organizations adopt integrated WLB frameworks tailored to employee needs and sectoral characteristics.Downloads
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Chaudhuri, S., Arora, R., & Roy, P. (2020). Work–Life balance policies and organisational outcomes – a review of literature from the Indian context. Industrial and Commercial Training, 52(3), 155–170. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-01-2019-0003
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Dhia, M. R. (2024). Journal of Business Management Economics and Accounting The Effect of Flexible Working Arrangement , Work-Life Balance , and Work Environment on Job Satisfaction Startup Employee in Tangerang. JEM, 1(1), 47–53.
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Ganiyu, I. O., Derera, E., Atiku, S. O., & Fields, Z. (2020). Measuring the effectiveness of work life balance strategies in the manufacturing sector. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 18, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v18i0.1216
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Rusilowati, U. (2021). An Analysis of Employee Views and The Effectiveness of Implementing Flexible Work Arrangements In Improving Work-Life Balance on Employees of Life Insurance Companies. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.29099/ijair.v6i1.300
Samadzad, S., & Hashemi, M. (2021). Human Resource Productivity and Work - Life Balance in Learning Organizations. International Journal of Innovation in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, 1(3), 32–45. https://doi.org/10.52547/ijimes.1.3.32
Shin, D. J., & Enoh, J. (2020). Availability and use of work-life balance programs: Relationship with organizational profitability. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(7), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12072965
Tamunomiebi, M. D., & Oyibo, C. (2020). Work-Life Balance and Employee Performance: A Literature Review. European Journal of Business and Management Research, 5(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2020.5.2.196
Thevanes, N., & Harikaran, S. (2020). Work-Life Balance and Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies, 7(4), 280–287. https://doi.org/10.20448/journal.500.2020.74.280.287
Thilagavathy, & Geetha. (2023). Work-life balance -a systematic review. Vilakshan, XIMB Journal of Management, 20(2), 258–276. https://doi.org/10.1108/xjm-10-2020-0186
Vallo, N., & Mashau, P. (2020). The Impact of Working Hours on Employee Productivity: Case Study of Sabertek Ltd, South Africa. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, 26(4), 1–18.
Wolor, C. W., Kurnianti, D., Zahra, S. F., & Martono, S. (2020). The importance of work-life balance on employee performance millennial generation in Indonesia. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(9), 1103–1108. https://doi.org/10.31838/jcr.07.09.203
Wong, K., Chan, A. H. S., & Teh, P. L. (2020). How is work–life balance arrangement associated with organisational performance? A meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124446
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The Implementation of Work-Life Balance in Increasing Organizational Productivity: Systematic Review. (2025). Proceeding of International Conference on Economics, Technology, Management, Accounting, Education, and Social Science (ICETEA), 1, 540-553. https://conference.unita.ac.id/index.php/icetea/article/view/400
