Affiliations:
Department of Management, Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar
The aim of this study is to explore employee well-being and work-life balance in Qatar, with attention to the effects of health programs, flexible work arrangements, organizational culture, and leadership practices. A mixed-methods approach was applied, collecting data from 150 employees (white-collar expatriates, blue-collar workers, and Qatari nationals) and interviews with 10 government officials. The findings reveal strong positive associations between well-being, work-life balance, and quality of life, with work-life balance having the greatest influence. Group differences were evident, as blue-collar workers experienced more difficulties in emotional support, family communication, and flexibility, while expatriates and nationals had better access to support programs. The results highlight the importance of organizational culture and leadership commitment in shaping supportive workplaces. Policy recommendations include addressing cultural and linguistic diversity, reinforcing labor laws, improving multilingual communication, and providing culturally sensitive psychosocial support, along with leadership training to strengthen balance. The study concludes that investment in well-being and work-life balance enhances both employees’ quality of life and organizational performance.
Employee well-being, Work-life balance, Organizational culture, Leadership practices, Qatar
https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.11.004
El-Qebaisi, R. (2025). Employee well-being and work-life balance. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(11), 29–37. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.11.004