Managers’ Perceptions of Leisure Behaviors in the Workplace

Employees’ leisure behaviors at work are perceived differently by managers. Whether this behavior is evaluated positively or negatively can shape managers’ reactions. In order to provide a suitable working environment at work and to establish a balance between the conditions required by the job and employees’ leisure behaviors, it is very important to understand how managers perceive these behaviors. Employees’ leisure behaviors in the workplace are perceived differently by managers. Whether this behavior is evaluated positively or negatively can shape managers’ reactions. In line with this importance, the purpose of the research is to examine managers’ perceptions of employees’ leisure behaviors in the workplace. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with eight managers to collect data. The analysis of the obtained data was carried out using the inductive content analysis method. As a result of the analysis, the themes of “perceptual positioning”, “organizational factors” and “structural reasons for leisure” emerged. With a conscious understanding that managers will have, it will be possible to manage the leisure behaviors that arise from time-related opportunities in a way that will provide benefits. In this way, the needs of both employees and the institution can be met.