Abstract: This study sought to establish the influence of work life benefits on employee performance in state corporations in Kenya. Various theories were reviewed during this study to assess and enhance understanding on the variables. These include Abraham Maslow’s, Vrooms’ expectancy and Reinforcement theory. The study used descriptive and explanatory research with a sample size of 642. The Cronbach’s alpha was used to check the reliability of the questionnaire. Data was analyzed by use of SPSS and presented through percentages, means, standard deviations and frequencies. The study used regression analysis to test the significance of the variables at 5% significance level on the dependent variables. The study also tested for multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, Normality and goodness of fit of the regression model. 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 life style and also counters stress. Organizations can also offer child care facilities so that the parents can work comfortably without worrying about their children and hence maximum concentration at work place that would lead to better productivity.
Keywords: Reward Management Practices, Work Life Benefits, Employee Performance, State Corporations.
Title: INFLUENCE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE BENEFITS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Author: Regina Wairimu Kamwenji, Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi, Dr. Mary Kamaara
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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