Do Work–Life Practices Mitigate Work–Life Conflict? Implications for Organizational Performance among Millennials

Abstract

This study examines the understudied relationship between work-life conflict, life-work conflict, and work-life practices on organizational performance among millennial employees in India. A questionnaire was administered to 248 employees, analyzed using regression analysis in SPSS version 22. The findings confirm that workplace conflict and workplace practices share a substantial and positive connection with organizational performance, while work-life conflict demonstrates a negative relationship with it. Work-life practices were found to positively influence work-life conflict; however, work-life conflict was found to mediate the relationship between work-life practices and organizational performance, rendering the direct effect of work-life practices insignificant. Organizations must take deliberate measures to minimize conflict among young full-time workers, foster work-life balance, and nurture positive relationships between employees and their families. This research contributes original value by challenging the traditional work-family conflict framework and underscoring the importance of recognizing cross-domain interference, particularly in industries with a high concentration of young workers.