Mapping Work–Life Integration and Employee Performance Research

Abstract

Purpose: Work–life integration (WLI) is increasingly critical for enhancing employee performance, job satisfaction, engagement, and organizational commitment. However, research on WLI is fragmented across disciplines, limiting a holistic understanding of trends, key contributors, and thematic focus.

Methodology: This study conducted a bibliometric and factorial analysis of research on WLI and employee performance from 2006 to 2026. Data were collected from major HRM and organizational behavior publications.

Results & Analysis: Findings indicate steady growth in publications, with early studies highly cited despite low output. The International Journal of Human Resource Management emerged as the core journal, while authors like Croon M, De Menezes, and Van Veldhoven M significantly shaped the field. Leading institutions included Florida International University and Tilburg University, with the UK, Netherlands, and US dominating citations. Keyword and thematic analyses revealed clusters on WLI outcomes, employee performance, HR practices, and supportive resources. Factorial analysis showed performance arises from interactions among leadership, engagement, structural, and technological factors, highlighting a systemic perspective.

Originality / Value: This study reveals how leadership, engagement, structural flexibility, and technology interact to drive employee performance, while mapping global contributors and identifying critical gaps in moderating mechanisms, long-term outcomes, and integrated HRM strategies for future research.

Type of Paper: Review Paper.