Published on: June 2026
IMPACT OF HYBRID WORK ON JOB SATISFACTION:ROLE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE AND OCCUPATIONAL STRESS
Michelle Vivera
Dr.R Sathyadevi
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The rapid adoption of hybrid work arrangements has transformed the modern workplace by offering employees greater flexibility in balancing professional and personal responsibilities. This study examines the impact of hybrid work on job satisfaction, with particular emphasis on the roles of work-life balance and occupational stress. The primary objective is to investigate how hybrid work influences employees' job satisfaction and to analyze the extent to which work-life balance and occupational stress contribute to this relationship.A quantitative research approach was adopted, and data were collected from employees working under hybrid work models through a structured questionnaire. The study utilized descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to analyze the responses. Furthermore, effective work-life balance was found to significantly enhance job satisfaction, serving as a crucial factor in improving employee well-being and organizational commitment.However, the study also reveals that occupational stress remains a significant challenge in hybrid work environments due to factors such as workload pressure, communication barriers, role ambiguity, and the blending of work and personal life boundaries. The results demonstrate that occupational stress negatively affects job satisfaction, while work-life balance acts as a positive contributor. Additionally, work-life balance partially mediates the relationship between hybrid work and job satisfaction, whereas occupational stress moderates the effectiveness of hybrid
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Vivera, M. (2026). Impact of Hybrid Work on Job Satisfaction:Role of Work Life Balance and Occupational Stress. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.139
Vivera, Michelle. "Impact of Hybrid Work on Job Satisfaction:Role of Work Life Balance and Occupational Stress." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.139.
Vivera, Michelle. "Impact of Hybrid Work on Job Satisfaction:Role of Work Life Balance and Occupational Stress." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.139.
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