Work-home conflict as a challenge for contemporary working societies
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https://doi.org/10.12775/LE.2025.005Keywords
work–home conflict, employees’ work–life balance, work–family enrichment, organisational culture, digitalisation of work, technostress, social policyAbstract
This article addresses the issue of work–home confl ict as one of the key challenges facing contemporary working societies. Th e aim of the study is to analyse theoretical approaches to the conflict between work and family roles and to present the findings of empirical research on its determinants and consequences. The paper discusses both classical and contemporary concepts, including the model developed by Greenhaus and Beutell, Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resources theory, and Clark’s Border Theory. The article has been expanded to include a comprehensive, multidimensional analysis of secondary data, based on an extensive review of recent Polish and
international literature, with particular emphasis on work–family enrichment theory, the phenomenon of facilitation, the impact of digital transformation (technostress and
telepressure), and structural and legal analyses (including the implementation of the Work–Life Balance Directive). The importance of organisational and cultural factors in shaping work–life balance is also highlighted. Based on a review of Polish and international studies, the paper demonstrates that work–home conflict has a significant impact on psychological well-being, social relationships, and job performance. The article emphasises the need for systemic and organisational measures that support employees’ work–life balance.
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