Effects of Teleworking on Employee Work Life Balance at Kenyatta University Kenya

Abstract

The primary objective of the inquiry was to determine the impact of tele-working practices and experiences on the workers work-life level and balance among the Kenyatta University staff. The inquiry used descriptive models of data review and the population was academic staff at Kenyatta Main Campus College in Nairobi. Data and information in the inquiry was collected among 315 academic staff at Kenyatta University. Data was gathered using survey questionnaire design. Quantitative data analysis was adopted and correlation and regression analysis determined the study output. Using spillover theory and social exchange theory, the research established that the university had adopted teleworking programs in general and the participants strongly agreed that there existed teleworking programs in the University. The research also established that the university permitted their workers to execute their duties from outside the institution premises using laptops or desktops or mobile phones. The regression model confirmed that adoption of remote and teleworking models help the workers to attain high work and life balance levels in their operations. The study concluded that adoption of remote work policies and models is important in promoting life value and work experiences among the workers. Workers can work from anywhere using digital platforms and this improves their success. The research recommended that the university management should adopt blended education that includes working from home and office work. This is important towards promoting the employee work-life harmony.