The Impact of work-life balance on leadership of accounting professionals in western province - Sri Lanka

Abstract

This research study aims to review the impact of work-life balance on leadership regarding accounting professionals in Western Province, Sri Lanka. The objectives of the research are as follows: identifying the impact of work-related causes, family-related causes, and work-life balance on the leadership of accounting professionals in Western Province and proposing the appropriate recommendations for accounting professionals to develop work-life balance and leadership. The study utilizes primary data collection and the convenience sampling strategy, using 60 samples. The results identified a positive impact of the independent variable, work-life balance (work-related causes and family-related causes), on the dependent variable, leadership. This study's implications are as follows. Leaders must find creative ways to succeed equally for women and men in the workplace. Coping, goal-setting, and role-integration training improve the younger generation's understanding of wellness in work-life balance. Since worker stress causes work-life balance issues, stress reduction must be encouraged. Organizational motivation is needed as it improves leadership. Businesses should prioritize employee education and growth, and leaders should spend more time developing agreements around common values and goals. We can utilize a reward system that promotes integrity through positive reinforcement and compliance. A successful internal communication technique, such as an "open door policy," may create an environment where workers feel secure voicing their concerns and feel valued for their work.