Professor Aisha Amin, head of the Financial Resources Group in the Bahrain Space Agency, published a research paper entitled “The perceptions of public sector employees for balance policies between work and life in the Kingdom of Bahrain”, in the International Journal of Human Resources Studies issued recently.
The research paper is based on the results of a master’s study conducted by the researcher, and aims to analyze the perceptions of employees in the Bahraini government sector towards the balance policies between work and life, which is a decisive element in enhancing the welfare of employees and raising their productivity. The study also presents recommendations to improve work environments in the public sector, in line with international standards.
The study, which included a variety of public sector employees, revealed that employees see the current policies appropriate, but insufficient, with challenges in the actual application of each other. The results also indicated that:
Female and employees of the millennial generation show more attention to adopting flexible policies that support their balance between work and life.
Some employees avoid taking advantage of these policies for fear of their impact on their opportunities for career development.
There is a need to enhance awareness of the importance of these policies among decision makers and ensure their implementation effectively.
This achievement comes within the framework of the Bahrain Space Agency’s commitment to support its cadres and encourage research that contributes to developing institutional performance and building human capital. The agency’s executive management confirmed that such studies contribute to the formulation of sustainable work policies that reflect Bahrain’s vision in achieving government excellence.
