LASU Journal of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
(LJERHRM)
ISSN: 2705-3482
Volume 5, No. 2, 2025
Pages 20-35
DOI: 10.36108/ljerhrm/5202.50.0220
Work-Life Balance Strategies as Correlate of Employees’ Innovation in Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture
1Abiodun Lateef ANIMASHAUN, 2Mariam Enitan LAWRENCE, 3Kabiru Ishola GENTY & 4Foluso Ilesanmi JAYEOBA
1, 2, 3, 4Department of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management,
Faculty of Management Sciences,
Lagos State University, Ojo
Abstract
The challenge of achieving a Work-life balance (WLB) strategy is of persistent concern in many organisations, with only a minority of businesses taking proactive measures to address it. Consequently, it is imperative to assist workers in establishing WLB strategies to stimulate innovative performance in employees. The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationship between work-life balance strategies and employees’ innovation. The study aimed to examine the relationship between flexible work arrangements and employees’ innovation. A sample size of 115 was determined with Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) sample size determination table from a population of 164. However, only 86 responses were valid and used for the data analyses, with the Pearson Correlation statistical tool. Findings showed a significant relationship between Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) and employees’ innovation. Additionally, a positive correlation was observed between wellness programmes and employees’ innovation. Finally, the study’s findings indicate that family support programmes correlate with employees’ innovation. It is therefore concluded that work-life balance strategies such as flexible work arrangements, employee wellness programmes and family support programmes are important tools that could be adopted by organisations to ensure that their staff are putting their best to work innovatively. It is recommended that organisations should implement and regularly update work-life balance strategies to enhance employee performance, boost innovation, and improve overall productivity.
Keywords: Family support programme; Flexible-work arrangement, Innovative, Wellness programme, Work-life balance strategies