Work–family conflict and a study at hotels

Abstract

Individuals as social beings get engaged in multiple roles that are incompatible in their life. These incompatible roles affect each other mutually and this condition can cause some problems and some negative consequences. It is not always possible to create balance between family and work life like having enough time for both work and family without making a great effort. The goal of this study is to determine how problems and experiences of employees working in hotel establishments affect their work and family life mutually. In order to reach the aim a questionnaire form was designed and applied on employees working in 5 star hotel establishments in Bodrum. The data obtained from questionnaires were analysed using statistical analysis. The perceptions of employees about work-family conflict were measured and it was analysed whether the demographic factors of employees make differences or not.Individuals as social beings get engaged in multiple roles that are incompatible in their life. These incompatible roles affect each other mutually and this condition can cause some problems and some negative consequences. It is not always possible to create balance between family and work life like having enough time for both work and family without making a great effort. The goal of this study is to determine how problems and experiences of employees working in hotel establishments affect their work and family life mutually. In order to reach the aim a questionnaire form was designed and applied on employees working in 5 star hotel establishments in Bodrum. The data obtained from questionnaires were analysed using statistical analysis. The perceptions of employees about work-family conflict were measured and it was analysed whether the demographic factors of employees make differences or not.