Efecto de la cultura de conciliación laboral y personal en los resultados organizativos de las pymes y en sus trabajadores

David Cegarra Leiva; M.ª Eugenia Sánchez Vidal; Juan Gabriel Cegarra Navarro

doi:10.51302/rtss.2011.5083

Authors

David Cegarra Leiva Profesor Ayudante Doctor. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (España)
M.ª Eugenia Sánchez Vidal Profesora Titular de Universidad. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (España)
Juan Gabriel Cegarra Navarro Profesor Titular de Universidad. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (España)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51302/rtss.2011.5083

Keywords:

reconciling personal, professional, culture of conciliation, SMEs, results, satisfaction, retention in the company

Abstract

This study examines the effect of having a work life balance culture on the organizational results of SMEs and its effects on employees' satisfaction and turnover intentions. The research has been conducted with a sample of 229 companies and 511 employees. Findings show that the existence of a work life balance culture positively influences SMEs results and the employees' satisfaction and intention to remain in the firm. Implications for business practitioners and researchers are discussed.

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