Abstract: Among the four factors of production lies labor. It is one of the key determinants of any production process. Therefore understanding its in-depth formation (social and economic) helps establishments get the best out of it. Work life balance can be explained as the division of one’s time and focus between working and family or leisure activities. It is therefore important to understand the value of work life balance and its effects on employee productivity. The background of the study talks about the leave programs which are: annual, sick, maternity and study leave. Further on, the empirical review of the relationship between leave programs and employee productivity is discussed. The social exchanged is then discussed is the consequent section. The methodology used in the study is outlined and the results analyzed using the descriptive statistical data analysis. Inferential statistical analysis is explained in the following sector to show the relationship between leave program and employee productivity; and work life balance and employee productivity. Last but not least, the summary of the findings is stated.
Keywords: leave programs, productivity, county government.
Title: WORK LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN VIHIGA COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
Author: Dr. Robert K. Egessa, Dr. Shitseswa E. Ayub, Pouline M. Imali
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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