Type of the article: Research Article
Abstract
The study aims to examine the influence of flexible work arrangements (FWAs) on women’s job satisfaction, work-life balance, and quality of life, focusing on the mediating role of work-life balance and the moderating role of job demands. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted from March to November 2024 among women in domestic companies in Bengaluru, India. This study surveyed 592 women professionals from small- and medium-sized domestic firms across IT, finance, healthcare, retail, and service sectors. Respondents, engaged in flexible or hybrid work roles at various job levels, were selected for their direct experience with flexible schedules, making them well-positioned to assess impacts on job satisfaction, work-life balance, and quality of life. The results demonstrate that FWAs have significant direct effects on job satisfaction (β = 0.211, p < 0.001), work-life balance (β = 0.477, p < 0.001), and quality of life (β = 0.34, p < 0.001). Additionally, work-life balance positively influences both job satisfaction (β = 0.352, p < 0.001) and quality of life (β = 0.342, p < 0.001). Mediation analysis reveals that work-life balance partially mediates the relationships between FWAs and job satisfaction (β = 0.168, p < 0.001) as well as FWAs and quality of life (β = 0.163, p < 0.001). Furthermore, job demands are shown to moderate the relationship between FWAs and work-life balance (β = 0.15, p = 0.001). The findings have highlighted the need for flexible work arrangements that enhance women’s overall work-life integration and well-being.