KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Apr 18 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 7th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE)

Pages: 535 - 542

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i9.18524

Arief Marna Sonjaya01023622328008@student.unsri.ac.idPalembang Tourism Polytechnic

Sulastri ‎ Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Palembang

Zunaidah ‎ Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Palembang

The objective of this study is to investigate how work-life balance (WLB) affects employee performance (EP) in the hotel industry of South Sumatra. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 100 hotel employees in the South Sumatra region. The analysis was conducted using simple linear regression to determine the relationship between WLB and EP. The findings indicate a significant positive influence of WLB on the EP in the tourism and hospitality sector. These findings emphasize the significance of promoting a healthy WLB to improve productivity and overall job satisfaction among hotel employees. The study adds to the existing literature by offering empirical evidence on the essential role of WLB improving EP in the hospitality industry in South Sumatra. Recommendations for hotel management practices aimed at promoting WLB.

Keywords: work life balance, employee performance

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