Abstract:
Area of the Study
This study discusses the impact of work life balance practices on employee performance of female
machine operators in the Sri Lankan apparel sector.
Problem of the Study
This study attempts to bridge the existing knowledge gap by empirically studying the impact of
work-life balance on employee performance on apparel sector in Sri Lanka.
Method of the Study
The data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 108 female machine operators in the
Sri Lankan apparel sector by administrating a structured questionnaire, which consisted of the 32
questions/ statements with 5 point scale. And also, 108 questionnaires were distributed and 96 were
received as completed questionnaire. The respondent rate is 88.88%. The data analysis includes the
univariate analysis and bivariate analysis.
Findings of the Study
Findings suggest that a high correlation exists between work life balance practices and the employee
performance of the female machine operators in the Sri Lankan apparel sector. Further, comparably
family supportive work provisions highly impact on employee performance than the three of other
dimensions. Unexpectedly there was no statistically significant impact of parenting and pregnancy
policy on employee performance.
Conclusion of the Study
Final result of the study reveals that leave arrangement, flexible working arrangement and family
supportive work provision positively impact on employee performance. In conclusion, work life
balance practices of organizations positively impact on their employee performance.
