The Relationship Between Work-Life Balance and Employee Productivity Among Personnel of Philippine State Universities and Colleges: A Thematic Literature Review

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This thematic literature review examines the relationship between work–life balance and employee productivity among personnel of Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), within the context of public-sector governance, expanding academic mandates, and performance-based accountability systems. Drawing from peer-reviewed studies, government reports, and institutional publications released between 2020 and 2025, the review synthesizes findings across four interconnected themes: conceptualizations of work-life balance in Philippine public higher education; factors influencing productivity among SUC academic and non-academic staff; empirical links between work-life balance and productivity outcomes; and structural and policy-related barriers affecting balance and performance. The reviewed literature indicates that an effective work-life balance is positively associated with higher productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among SUC personnel. However, outcomes are heavily influenced by heavy teaching loads, administrative burdens, accreditation requirements, and limited institutional support. This review provides a context-aware synthesis that situates work-life balance within broader discussions on academic labor, public-sector management, and institutional sustainability in Philippine state universities.

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