WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN HYBRID WORKPLACES: AN EMPIRICAL HRM STUDY ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

The change of the contemporary workplaces into hybrid formats, that is, remote and on-site work, has restructured the manner in which the organizations approach human capital and maintain productivity. This is empirical research that examines how work-life balance (WLB) affects the productivity of employees in hybrid work-places in the human resource management (HRM) viewpoint. The study conducted in a mixed method comprising of quantitative surveys and with qualitative interviews of 250 employees working in different industries finds key motivators of productivity in the flexible arrangements of work. Results show that organizational flexibility, managerial support, and digital collaboration would have a significant impact on the improvement of WLB and performance outcomes. Nevertheless, the ambiguity of the line between the professional and personal life usually results in the disproportionate working hours, stress, and lowered efficiency in the long-term. This paper concludes that the HR policies of independence, communication, and wellness programs are necessary to have a sustainable balance between the well-being of the employee and productivity within the organization in hybrid structures.