EFFECT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE OF KAPROLEM SACCO IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
This research meticulously explored the ascendancy of work life balance on employee
productivity within Kaprolem SACCO, Baringo County, Kenya. In today’s
increasingly competitive and fast-paced organizational ecosystem, maintaining
equilibrium between occupational commitments and personal well-being has become
a strategic determinant of workforce efficiency and institutional sustainability. The
investigation was anchored on three primary objectives: to analyze the effect of
flexible working arrangements on productivity, to assess the extent to which job stress
management influences performance, and to examine the impact of organizational
support systems on employees’ overall productivity.A descriptive research design was
adopted, encompassing a target population of 100 employees across various
operational departments within the SACCO. Baseline information was retrieved using
structured questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential
statistical techniques, including correlation and regression analysis. The schorlary
work outcomes indicated that flexible work arrangements, such as adaptable
schedules and autonomy in task execution, significantly enhance productivity by
fostering motivation, reducing fatigue, and improving time management. Similarly,
effective stress management frameworks were observed to mitigate occupational
strain, curtail burnout, and promote concentration. Moreover, organizational support
systems—such as welfare initiatives, career progression opportunities, and empathetic
leadership—were found to substantially augment employee morale, loyalty, and
efficiency.The study concluded that work–life balance constitutes an indispensable
pillar of organizational performance within the SACCO sector. It accentuated that
employees who experience congruence between their professional and personal
spheres tend to exhibit heightened commitment, satisfaction, and output.
Consequently, the schorlarly work recommended that management should
institutionalize flexible work policies, strengthen stress management programs, and
reinforce support mechanisms that prioritize employee welfare. These reforms are
cardinal to cultivating a resilient, motivated, and productive workforce capable of
driving institutional excellence.Furthermore, the study proposed that future scholarly
inquiries should extend beyond Kaprolem SACCO to incorporate a wider range of
financial institutions across Kenya. Subsequent research could also integrate
moderating variables such as leadership style, digital work tools, and employee
engagement to provide a more holistic comprehension of work–life balance dynamics
in emerging organizational contexts.
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Research project
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Business and economics