ANÁLISIS DE FACTORES DE CONCILIACIÓN VIDA Y TRABAJO EN EMPRESAS GRANDES DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN FERRETERA

Abstract

The competitive environment in which all businesses operate is characterized as very dynamic and changing. The Women inclusion and the advent of humanistic psychology to the labor market gave birth to Conflict of work and family roles. Without excluding other major changes, such as migration, technological changes, family planning, among others, have created a new socioeconomic reality. Thus, life and work balance is important for the welfare of employees at work and in their personal and family life. The research aims to know to what extent the factors established by human resources policies designed to improve employee’s work-life balance are met in wholesalers companies of hardware products in Guayaquil. It begins with a review of theories and creating the most appropriate model for the sector, the results are presented and conclusions arise. The investigation showed that the industry lacks knowledge and practical application of Work-life balance. Culture, established administration, and little concern for the retention of human personnel, and a strategy based on low costs do not represent a favorable scenario for the implementation of these practices.