WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS: A CASE STUDY IN SLOVAK REPUBLIC
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n7.3687Keywords:
Work-Life Balance, Personel Processes, Sport Organization, SlovakiaAbstract
Work-life balance (WLB) is a key factor in employee satisfaction and overall organizational effectiveness, but its implementation in sports organizations is often under-researched. This article focuses on a case study of a selected sports organization to analyze the current state of WLB and propose concrete measures to improve it. The methodology used combined quantitative and qualitative methods, including a survey among employees and semi-structured interviews with the manager, to obtain a comprehensive picture of workload, working time flexibility, management support and recovery opportunities. The results show that although the organization provides basic WLB initiatives, there are significant areas for improvement, especially in the areas of flexible scheduling, communication of expectations and motivation of employees to use available benefits. Based on the data obtained, the article proposes concrete strategic measures, including the implementation of flexible working arrangements, the introduction of regular consultations between employees and management and the creation of a culture that supports work-life balance. The article highlights the importance of a systematic approach to WLB in sports organizations and provides a practical framework that can be applied in other organizations with a similar structure and nature of activity.
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