Impact of Organizational Culture on Work –Life - Balance

Abstract

Cultural diversity is common nowadays as a result of globalization. There are differences in race,language, nationality socio economic status, gender etc. within a same group. Work-life balance is considered to be crucial for employee’s well- being in an organisation. Difference in cultural dimensions causes impact on work related variables.Previous studies have shown that culture has a moderating role on human resource practices regarding work-life balance have on employees’ well-being at work. Previous researches have indicated that all employees do not react similarly to the same incentive since they have differentvalues which affect their behaviour. Thus, in the current paper researcher has done review of impact of culture on work-life balance of employees. The study will be based on Hofstede framework of cultural dimensions.From the review the researcher attempts to identify key areas and research gap for future studies. This review of past findings potentially offers two main contributions to the literature. It can advance our understanding of the Work-life balance and cross cultural management. It will also help to apply suitable work-life balance practices in the organisations.