FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

University academic employment differs from business employment. Some academics also have administrative roles. If they fulfil performance standards, their work hours are unlimited. Academics who struggle to adapt may incur more mental and professional stress. In light of the recent COVID-19 disease, however, universities have had to modify their methods and provide creative solutions to the associated challenges in a variety of work-related domains. It has been discovered that work-life balance is a significant factor in increasing employee productivity, which is beneficial for the overall success of enterprises. Through the availability of life programmes, work-life culture has an indirect rather than a direct influence on productivity; offering work-life balance programmes and encouraging a happy work environment are crucial for enhancing productivity. Flexible work arrangements increase employee retention and job satisfaction, leading to increased production, according to previous research. A considerable number of higher education institutions provide flexible work hours due to the advantages of flexibility for both employees and employers. Consequently, the objective of this study is to examine the influence of flexible work arrangements and work-life balance on employee performance at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor. Using a quantitative methodology, the researcher intends to collect data for this study using a series of questionnaires. This study is non-experimental and uses a correlational approach. 509 academics comprise UNITEN's overall population, which is constituted of its five faculties. The sample size of the academicians in UNITEN's five faculties will be established using Krejcie and Morgan's 1970 sample size table. A total of 217 academicians comprises the total population sample size. The researchers will rely heavily on stratified sampling for their experiment. This study will utilise SPSS version 28 to analyse the collected data. This instrument will be used to do the analysis and respond to the research questions.