The Influence of Affection, Worklife Balance and Workload on the Welfare of Gen Z Female Employees in a Shoe Factory

Lina Isnaeni; Sindi Puspita; Dedi Muhammad Siddiq; Mariam Setapa

doi:10.55927/ministal.v4i3.15001

Authors

Lina Isnaeni Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati
Sindi Puspita Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati
Dedi Muhammad Siddiq Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati
Mariam Setapa Universiti Teknologi Mara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ministal.v4i3.15001

Keywords:

Compassion, Work-Life Balance, Workload, Employee Well-Being, Gen Z Female Employees

Abstract

Analyzing the effects of workload, work-life balance, and compassion on the wellbeing of female Generation Z workers in a shoe factory is the goal of this study. This study's backdrop includes the high physical and emotional pressures Gen Z female employees confront, as well as the need for emotional support and work-life balance. Several linear regression analyses were employed in a quantitative manner. SPSS 25 was used to process the data once it was gathered via surveys. The findings demonstrated that workload significantly impacted employee well-being negatively, while compassion and work-life balance significantly improved it. These results demonstrate the significance of cultivating a compassionate and encouraging workplace culture in order to sustainably enhance employee well-being.

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