The impact of formal and informal family supportive work environment on organizational outcomes: The mediating role of work-life balance

Work-life balance has become an important issue for many employees in recent years. In addition to personal efforts, organizational efforts are also important to establish the balance. Family supportive work environment that is created by organizations can effect the work-life balance perceptions of employees, this fact can cause positive organizational outcomes. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to find out the mediating role of work-life balance in the relationship between formal and informal family supportive work environment and organizational outcomes (job satisfaction, perceived job performance, intention to leave the work). The notion of family supportive work environment has not been encountered in national literature, examining this notion with its different types is important. The sample of this study consisted of 300 white and blue collar employees working at different sectors and organizations in Istanbul, Kirklareli and Kocaeli. To test the mediation model, multiple regression analysis was conducted. The results indicated that work-life balance had partial mediator role on the relationship between family supportive work environment (formal and informal) and job satisfaction, and also intention to leave the work. But work-life balance had no significant effect on the relationship between family supportive work environment (formal and informal) and perceived job performance. All results were discussed according to the previous findings, also suggestions were made both for organizations and future studies. Key Words: Family Supportive Work Environment; Work-Life Balance; Job Satisfaction; Perceived Job Performance; Intention to Leave the Work