Agricultural extension agents’ perception of work-life balance in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

Work-life balance denotes a worker’s stability between the job and personal life. Work-life balance depicts employees accomplishing  assigned duties and personal responsibilities without overlapping conflicts. This study investigated the Agricultural Extension Agents’  Perception of Work-Life Balance in Kwara State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected for the study. The findings  showed that the Extension agents have a high work-life balance. The statement that the leader creates a positive and supportive work  environment (mean = 4.32) was the highest-ranked perception statement on leadership styles. The statement that extension agents  arrive for work on time (mean = 4.47) was the highest-ranked perception statement on work-life balance. The statement that a good  insurance scheme will make me take my job with all seriousness (mean = 4.59) was the highest-ranked factor influencing the work-life  balance of the extension agents. The study concluded that the extension agents have a high work-life balance in Kwara State, Nigeria.  The study therefore recommended that the extension organization should ensure the provision of motivational incentives such as  insurance schemes and financial benefits to the extension agents