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Exploring the nexus of social support, work–life balance and life satisfaction in hybrid work scenario in learning organizations

Exploring the nexus of social support, work–life balance and life satisfaction in hybrid work... The purpose of this paper is to examine the nexus of social support (SS), work–life balance (WLB) and satisfaction with life (SWL) in hybrid work (HW) scenario in learning organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected via questionnaire method from 531 employees working in learning organizations (IT/ITES sector) in India. The hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression.FindingsThe findings of the study showed that HW was positively related to SS dimensions, WLB and SWL. Further, the study established the mediating role of SS between HW and WLB as well as WLB as a mediator between HW-SWL relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has certain limitations owing to the cross-sectional nature of the data and the specific sector under study. The findings have significant implications for policy making to determine the conditions under which both employees and organizations can benefit from HW. Further, the study has implications for uncertain and volatile environments as had been created by COVID-19 pandemic, where HW arrangements may not be a choice but become necessity.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the conservation of resources theory. It identifies the importance of true autonomy and flexibility for employees. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Learning Organization Emerald Publishing

Exploring the nexus of social support, work–life balance and life satisfaction in hybrid work scenario in learning organizations

Mishra, Nidhi; Bharti, Teena
The Learning Organization , Volume 31 (1): 21 – Feb 13, 2024
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Emerald Publishing
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0969-6474
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10.1108/tlo-08-2022-0099
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the nexus of social support (SS), work–life balance (WLB) and satisfaction with life (SWL) in hybrid work (HW) scenario in learning organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected via questionnaire method from 531 employees working in learning organizations (IT/ITES sector) in India. The hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression.FindingsThe findings of the study showed that HW was positively related to SS dimensions, WLB and SWL. Further, the study established the mediating role of SS between HW and WLB as well as WLB as a mediator between HW-SWL relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has certain limitations owing to the cross-sectional nature of the data and the specific sector under study. The findings have significant implications for policy making to determine the conditions under which both employees and organizations can benefit from HW. Further, the study has implications for uncertain and volatile environments as had been created by COVID-19 pandemic, where HW arrangements may not be a choice but become necessity.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the conservation of resources theory. It identifies the importance of true autonomy and flexibility for employees.

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The Learning Organization – Emerald Publishing

Published: Feb 13, 2024

Keywords: COR theory; Hybrid work; IT/ITES; Learning; Satisfaction with life; Social support; Work–life balance

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