SUPERVISORY AND CO-WORKER SUPPORT ON THE WORKLIFE BALANCE OF WORKING WOMEN IN THE BANKING SECTOR

Abstract

Work-life balance(WLB) has become a critical concern for individuals across various industries, particularly for women who are increasingly entering the workforce and contributing to the complexity of managing multiple responsibilities. this study investigates the impact of supervisory and co-worker support on the work life balance of working women in the banking sector in the batticaloa. district of srilanka. Adopting the conservation of resource(COR) theory, the study explores the roles perceived supervisory emotional support, perceived supervisory instrumental support, perceived co-worker emotional support, and perceived co-worker instrumental support in influencing the WLB of female bankers.

The study employs a quantitative research approach, collecting data through a structured questionnaire from a sample of 250 female employees working in selected banks in the batticaloa districts. the data is analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis to achieve the research objectives.

The finding revel that the levels of perceived supervisory instrumental support, perceived co-worker emotional support, perceived co-worker instrumental support, and work-life balance are high among the working women in the selected banks, while the level pf perceived supervisory emotional support is moderate. furthermore, the study identifies a strong positive relationship between all the independent variables (perceived supervisory emotional support, perceived supervisory instrumental support, perceived co-worker emotional support, and perceived co-worker instrumental support) and the depended variable(work- life balance). The regression analysis indicates that all the independent variables significantly and positively influence the work-life balance of the working women in the selected banks.

The finding have practical implications for policymakers, practitioners, and organizations operating in the batticaloa district, highlighting the importance of implementing supportive policies and fostering an inclusive workplace environment to enhance the well-being of working women in the banking sector.