Abstract:
Flexible working arrangement is a well-studied phenomenon in many industries and studies. The
flexible working arrangement means working outside the company hub, which may lead to a work-life balance.
Although the direct effect of flexible working arrangements on work-life balance is well-documented, previous
empirical findings of the relationship have been inconsistent. Further, little is known about its impact on employee
work-life balance. The current study examines the effect of flexible working arrangements on work-life balance
in a private hospital in Sri Lanka. The study was quantitative, and a cross-sectional survey design was followed.
Flexible working arrangement is the independent variable, while the dependent variable is work-life balance.
Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire to conduct this research. The questionnaire was
designed to measure the variables of flexible working arrangements and work-life balance of non-clinical level
employees. The simple random sampling technique was applied to select the sample, and the final sample
consisted of 175 non-clinical level employees of a private hospital in Sri Lanka. Data was analyzed using
correlation and regression with the aid of SPSS and Excel. The study reveals that flexible working arrangements
significantly impact work-life balance. It concludes that Flexible working arrangements are important antecedents
to balancing work and life. Further, it is concluded that a better flexible working arrangement increases employee
work-life balance. It is suggested that managers establish a flexible working arrangement-based intervention in
the organization. Hence, it was recommended that hospitals should consider the employees' work-life balance and
flexible working arrangements to increase the efficiency level of non-clinical level employees.
