ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN THE CONTEXT OF GENERATIONS X, Y AND Z
ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN THE CONTEXT OF GENERATIONS X, Y AND Z

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates generational differences in work–life balance and examines the influence of organizational factors on its dimensions among employees in Lithuania. Drawing on generational theory and work–life balance research, the study focuses on Generations X, Y, and Z and analyzes how workload, organizational support, flexibility in work location and time, and autonomy relate to employees’ perceptions of work-life balance. A quantitative research design was employed using an online questionnaire survey. The final sample consisted of 454 respondents representing Generations X (35.9%), Y (39.2%), and Z (24.9%). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, one-way ANOVA with Tukey HSD post hoc tests, and regression analysis. The results revealed significant generational differences across most organizational factors and all examined work-life balance dimensions. No significant differences were found in perceived workload. Generation X reported significantly higher levels of negative work-to-life and life-to-work interference and lower levels of positive mutual enrichment compared to Generations Y and Z. Significant differences were also observed in perceived organizational support, flexibility, and autonomy, with moderate to large effect sizes. However, regression analyses conducted separately for each generation did not reveal statistically significant relationships between organizational factors and work-life balance dimensions. The findings highlight the importance of adopting differentiated management approaches that consider generational diversity. Organizations should develop adaptive human resource strategies that balance structural stability with flexibility and support employee well-being across generational groups. The study contributes to the understanding of generational dynamics in work–life balance and provides practical implications for sustainable human resources management.

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