The Relationship Between Work-Life Balance and Employee Wellness Among Police Officers
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https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.417Keywords:
Work-Life Balance, Employee Wellness, Police Officers, Vhembe District MunicipalityAbstract
This paper examines the link between work-life balance (WLB) and employee well-being among police officers. Due to the demanding nature of police work, officers frequently experience work-related stress, long hours, and exposure to horrific incidents, all of which can have a negative impact on their personal lives and general well-being. The study underlines the significance of striking a healthy work-life balance to boost job satisfaction, prevent burnout, and promote mental and physical health. The paper further seeks to address the impediments generated as a result of stress in this workplace. Theoretically, this paper relies on occupational stress to examine the relationship between work-life balance and employee wellness. This paper is based on a scientifically sound quantitative research method, utilising questionnaires to supplement the study's findings. Emanated from the questionnaires, this paper found that in today's fast-paced and competitive workplace, work-life balance and employee wellbeing are becoming increasingly intertwined. Employees frequently confront tremendous expectations on the job, which can lead to stress, burnout, and deterioration of physical and mental health. As a result, companies and people alike recognise the significance of establishing a balance between work and home life, promoting wellbeing, and matching professional responsibilities with individual skills and goals. This paper demonstrates that effective work-life balance initiatives contribute significantly to improving the wellness and productivity of police officers. This paper demands effective employee support for police officers to deal with the impediments that arise as a result of their work.
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