IMPACT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF LUBCON OIL SERVICES LIMITED ILORIN, KWARA STATE)

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of work-life balance on employee performance, focusing on Lubcon Oil Services Limited, Ilorin, Kwara State. The objectives of the study are; to examine whether flexible working arrangements influence organizational performance, to investigate the significant relationship between welfare policies and organizational performance, to determine if work-life balance influence employee job satisfaction within organizations and to examine whether work-life balance initiatives affect employee turnover rates. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey research design with the population of 118 and a sample size of 91, data were collected using questionnaires to analyze the relationship between work-life balance and key organizational performance indicators. Based on the hypotheses tested, findings indicate that flexible working arrangements have influence on organizational performance; there is significant relationship between welfare policies and organizational performance and work-life balance has influence on employee job satisfaction within organizations. The study concludes that when employees feel supported in balancing their personal and professional lives, they tend to experience greater job satisfaction, reduced stress, and improved mental well-being. It recommends that organizations adopt a flexible work arrangement which allows employees to manage their responsibilities effectively, leading to increased job satisfaction and productivity.