Investigating the Effects of Employee Burnout and Strategies for Promoting Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burnout in Commercial Banks of Larkana

This study investigates at how employee burnout and work-life balance strategies relate to each other in commercial banks of Larkana Pakistan. The banking industry is becoming increasingly concerned about employee burnout, because the employee burnout results in reduced productivity and wellbeing. This study aims to examine the impacts of employee burnout and explore solutions for fostering work-life balance and preventing burnout in Larkana's commercial banks. All employees of Pakistan's commercial banks in Larkana City (N = 170). Using stratified random selection, 118 employees of microfinance banks in Larkana, Pakistan, were selected to measure employee burnout, work-life balance strategies, and burnout prevention. The online survey forms were given to the employees via email and WhatsApp, and Google Forms were utilized to gather their responses. Regression analysis is used with SPSS software to look at the relationships between the independent components and employee burnout. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients of 0.886 show that each scale had good internal consistency. The study discovered that bank workers had significant rates of burnout. Employee burnout, however, was adversely linked with strategies for promoting work-life balance (SFPEWLB) and preventing burnout (SFPEB). Employee burnout was significantly predicted by SFPEB and SFPEWLB, according to regression analysis. The study emphasizes how crucial it is for Larkana's commercial banks to have work-life balance and burnout prevention measures in place. By giving priority to work-life balance policies, flexible work schedules, employee support, stress management tools, mental health assistance, and frequent employee recognition, organizations can lower employee burnout. Banks can improve worker well-being and productivity by encouraging work-life balance and reducing burnout.