Global Journal of Economic and Finance Research

This study empirically investigates the level of adoption of work-life balance practices among lecturers working in higher education institutions in the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. These factors include work-life conflict and work-life enrichment. We find that work-life conflict is not significantly associated with work-life balance. We also find that coping strategies that incorporate environmental and individual characteristics are perceived to alternatively help individuals attain work-life balance staff working in higher education institutions in the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Moreover, work–life balance is positively associated with outcomes in both work and life dimensions. The findings of this study shed more light on the current work-balance practices in the higher education institutions sector of Vietnam. Further research is required to understand the link between work-life balance and job satisfaction. This study identifies the factors which affect on work-life balance to help lecturers to reduce pressure in life-work, in order for lecturers to achieve personal goals and organizational goals.

Lecturer, Work-life balance; Work-life Conflict, Work-life enrichment, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

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