WORKLIFE BALANCE ANDIN SELECTED IN

This study examined the influence of work-life balance initiatives on employee performance in selected banking institutions in Benin City. Focusing on personal characteristics, family responsibilities, and leave policies as key work-life balance variables, the study aimed to assess their impact on employee performance. A total of 200 valid responses were collected from employees out of a potential sample size of 268. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology, utilizing descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and percentage) and inferential statistics (regression analysis) for data analysis. The findings revealed that personal characteristics significantly influence employee performance (B = 0.362, p < 0.001), while family responsibilities showed no significant effect (B = 0.024, p = 0.705). Additionally, leave policies were found to have a significant positive impact on employee performance (B = 0.204, p = 0.040). Based on these findings, the study recommends the implementation of tailored employee development programs that consider individual characteristics, the introduction of flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance, and the enhancement of leave policies to promote employee well-being and improve overall performance.