EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

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.

The background of this study is rooted in the recognition of the growing significance of workplace diversity within contemporary organizations such as the prestigious university of Benin. Workplace diversity encompasses a broad spectrum of differences among employees, including but not limited to factors such as race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and cultural backgrounds (Cox, 1994; Cox & Blake, 1991). This array of diversities enriches the composition of the workforce and contributes to the evolving tapestry of today's professional landscape.