IMPACT OF WORK–LIFE BALANCE ON FEMALE EMPLOYEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR

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This study examined the impact of work–life balance (WLB) on female employees’ performance and overall organizational performance within the Nigerian banking sector. The study aimed to investigate how WLB practices such as flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and supervisory support influence female employees’ performance and how this, in turn, affects organizational outcomes. It also tested whether female employee performance mediates the relationship between WLB and organizational performance. Data were obtained from 116 valid responses collected from female staff working in selected commercial banks across Lagos State. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression and bootstrap mediation analyses, were performed using SPSS. Results revealed that WLB significantly and positively influenced female employee performance (β = 0.366, p = 0.0008), while female employee performance significantly predicted organizational performance (β = 0.685, p < 0.001). The mediation analysis confirmed that employee performance mediates the relationship between WLB and organizational performance, with an indirect effect of 0.253 (95% CI [0.097, 0.441]) and an insignificant direct effect (β = 0.053, p = 0.4935). This indicates that WLB indirectly enhances organizational outcomes through improved employee performance. These findings indicated that WLB indirectly enhances organizational outcomes through improved employee performance. The study emphasized the importance of employee-centred WLB strategies for sustaining productivity and promoting organizational excellence in Nigeria’s banking industry.

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Engr. Peter Enitan Ogunbowale, University of Lagos

Engr. Peter Enitan Ogunbowale is a dynamic professional with deep expertise in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, power systems, and telecommunications. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where he graduated with distinction as the best postgraduate student in his department. A Registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), he has acquired over 45 professional certifications, including ITIL and DCCA. His career spans leading firms such as Equinix, MainOne, Glo Mobile, IHS Towers, and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc. Peter’s research interests cover electric power systems, smart grids, renewable energy, and automation. He has authored several journal publications advancing knowledge in power loss minimization, system stability, and energy optimization.

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2025-12-31

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Ogunbowale, E. P. E., Olufemi, O., & Oyeleke, B. I. (2025). IMPACT OF WORK–LIFE BALANCE ON FEMALE EMPLOYEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR. Journal of Business Studies and Management Review, 9(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.22437/jbsmr.v9i1.49344

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): JBSMR, Vol 9 No.1 December 2025

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