EFFECT OF WORK LIFE BALANCE AND WORK STRESS ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines the effect of work life balance and work stress on employee productivity of deposits money banks in Jalingo, Taraba state. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 806 staff of the selected banks. 267 copies of questionnaire were administered and retrieved. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The respondents demographic information were analysed using percentage. The hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that work life balance has significant impact on employee’s productivity and this impact is positive, work stress has significant impact on employee’s productivity and the impact is negative. The study concluded that work life balance and work stress has impact on employee’s productivity, using deposits money banks in Jalingo. It is recommended that desirable level of work life balance is attained and enjoyed by its employees if increment and sustainable productivity is to be achieved by the organization.