Work-life Balance and Employee Commitment of Lecturers in University of Cape Coast

Abstract

The study sought to examine the relationship between work-life balance and employee commitment of lecturers in the University of Cape Coast. This was done by identifying the causes of work-life imbalance, and evaluating the effect of time balance, involvement balance, satisfaction balance and work-life balance on employee commitment. The study employed a quantitative research approach using standard linear regression, correlation analysis and descriptive statistics in achieving its specific objectives. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from lecturers selected randomly from the five main colleges in the university. The sample size of the study was two hundred and fifty three (253). The study found out that the primary causes of work-life imbalance among lecturers are their career ambitions, inadequate training and resources, no opportunities to work lesser hours or in shifts, and unrealistic deadlines and unreasonable job demands. The study also found a positive and moderately strong relationship between work-life balance- along with its dimensions, and employee commitment. Based on this premise, the study recommended work-life balance policies such as flexible work schedules, paid study leaves, family-coverage incentives, work holidays and career advancement support to help improve the commitment of lecturers and the subsequent enhancement of their job performance.