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International Journal of Human Resource Studies
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ISSN (Print) 2162-3058
Published by Macrothink Institute

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Public Sector Employees’ Perception of Work-life Balance Policies in
the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Authors: Aysha Mohamed Amin; Lamya Alkooheji
  Abstract: The imbalance between job demands and job resources creates strain on employees. Work-life policies address one aspect of this imbalance by contributing to job resources. Most of these policies are relatively new for most individuals and organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and not all policies are applied. This study explores public sector employees’ perceptions of work-life balance policies in the Kingdom of Bahrain. An online survey examining work-life balance levels among public sector employees collected 415 responses. The findings showed that employees perceived the current policies adopted in the public sector to be convenient but insufficient. Some participants mentioned that the legislated policies were not implemented in their organizations, while others stated that they hesitated to utilize the policies because doing so would affect their chances of career progression. Females, millennials, and younger employees showed a higher interest in more flexibility and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The study recommended raising awareness of the importance of work-life balance among policymakers and leaders and enforcing the implementation of existing policies for applicable jobs.
  PubDate: Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -070
An Exploration of How Virtual Working Impacts on the Psychological
Contracts of Globally Dispersed Teams, and How Talent Management
Strategies Can Be Optimised Accordingly
- Authors: Glen Sampson; Matthew Nesiayali
  Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote work have accelerated the need for businesses to reassess their talent management strategies, particularly for globally dispersed teams. This study explores the impact of virtual work on psychological contracts within FinAfrica (anonymised), a pan-African fintech company, and proposes strategies to mitigate perceived breaches. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study involved semi-structured interviews with both internal and external respondents. Findings reveal that trust, onboarding, and alignment of organizational values are critical to maintaining positive psychological contracts in virtual teams. This paper offers recommendations to enhance talent management practices in virtual contexts, along with insights for future research.
  PubDate: Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:15:43 -070

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