NAVIGATING WORK-LIFE BOUNDARIES: HOW IT INFLUENCES EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT AND CAREER SUCCESS AMONG MILLENNIALS, WITH WORK-LIFE BALANCE AS A MODERATING FACTOR

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between navigating work-life boundaries and its influence on employee commitment and career success among millennials, with a focus on the moderating role of work-life balance. As the largest generation in the workforce, millennials prioritize work-life balance more than previous generations, viewing it as essential for job satisfaction and overall well-being. This research employs the quantitative approach to assess how millennials manage their work-life boundaries and the impact of these practices on their commitment to their organizations and their career advancement. A total of 324 employees in the Ghana service sector were included in this study. Convenience sampling techniques were adopted for the study, and the data were analyzed using a structural equation model and PLS-SEM. Data was gathered from millennials who work in various commercial banks within the Takoradi metropolis. Out of the four hypotheses formulated, three of them were significant and one insignificant. This study contributes to the understanding of millennial workforce dynamics and offers practical recommendations for organizations aiming to foster supportive environments that promote work-life balance, thereby enhancing employee engagement and retention. The study found that work-life boundary management significantly determines millennials’ employee commitment and career success. Work-life balance was found to moderate the relationship between managing work-life balance and employee career success.  However, it did not moderate the relationship between managing work-life balance and employee commitment.