Navigating the Thin Line: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction on the Relationship between Work-Life Balance, Burnout, and Female Employee Performance

Abstract: This research brief examines the mediating role of job satisfaction on the relationship between work-life balance, burnout, and female employee performance. It outlines how supporting work-life balance and preventing burnout is critical for optimizing female employee engagement and productivity. An extensive literature review establishes the links between these factors and reveals how job satisfaction buffers against the negative effects of work-life imbalance and burnout on performance. Strategic recommendations are then provided based on this evidence, including promoting flexibility, fostering an understanding culture, empowering autonomy and impact, and prioritizing health and well-being. It argues that adopting these strategies can help companies sustain high female employee productivity and engagement despite challenges balancing professional and personal responsibilities.