Exploring Work Life Balance in the Relationship Between Flexible Working Arrangements and Employee Performance at SABIC

The discontinuation of flexible working arrangements at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) after COVID-19 pandemic created a need to explore its consequences. This research, therefore, investigates the impact of flexible work arrangements on employee performance via work-life balance within the context of SABIC. Using a quantitative approach the study found a statistically significant positive effect of flexible working arrangements (FWA) on employee performance. Additionally, FWA demonstrates a significant positive effect on work-life balance. However, the study does not establish a statistically significant impact of work-life balance on employee performance. These findings emphasize the importance of FWA in enhancing employee performance and prompt further exploration of the nuanced relationship with work-life balance. The study adds to the existing literature by providing a new tested model and sheds light on existing models that measure work-life balance as an indicator of FWA.