The Link between Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement: A Case Study of the Nigerian Armed Forces

ADEKOYA, Olatunji (2023). The Link between Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement: A Case Study of the Nigerian Armed Forces. In: Academy of African Business and Development Conference, University of East London, United Kingdom, 18 May 2023 - 20 May 2023. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Work-life balance remains a debated discourse across many professions. Yet, little is given known about the work-life balance of military officers, particularly those in developing countries, including how their work-life experiences affect their work engagement. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between military officers’ work-life balance and engagement, using the Nigerian armed forces as a research focus. We adopted the qualitative research method, using semi-structured interviews of 27 military officers in Nigeria. Our findings reveal that the nature of military work, its service exigency, and the leadership proactiveness to employee’s wellbeing have serious implications for officers’ work-life balance and employee engagement. We discuss the implications for policy.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Elements
Depositing User:	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2024 13:05
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2024 16:30
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33008

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