Benefits of benefits: How work-life benefits affect positive job outcomes

Abstract

With a focus on positive job outcomes including organizational commitment, job performance, and organizational citizenship behavior, this study explores the relationship between such organizational outcomes and fourteen varied work-life benefits (WLBs). I specifically assessed whether respondents valued each benefit and whether the presence or usage of particular benefits impacts work-related attitudes and behavior. The hypothesized relationship of positive job outcomes relating to the presence of WLBs is upheld; however, mean differences between groups are more frequent when the benefit is present and used by employees. I also tested how the value of WLBs differed across demographic characteristics, particularly assessing differences in minority and non-minority families. My findings emphasize and support current literature regarding the importance of WLBs as well as their overall impact on various positive job outcomes.