Author

Delight Claire S. Dilag*
St. Louis College of Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines

Abstract

This study explored the status of work-life balance among non-teaching personnel in a City Schools Division in the Philippines, with the aim of identifying their level of work-life balance, determining differences when grouped according to profile variables, exploring challenges encountered, and proposing appropriate interventions. This study utilized a multi-method research design employing a sequential explanatory approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected from fifty (50) non-teaching personnel through a survey questionnaire adapted from Hayman (2025) complemented by in-depth interviews. Findings revealed that non-teaching personnel generally experience a satisfactory level of work-life balance, marked by low levels of work interference with personal life and personal life interference with work, along with a high level of work-personal life enhancement. Statistical analysis using One-Way ANOVA showed no significant differences in work-life balance when grouped according to sex, age, and years of service. Despite these positive results, qualitative findings revealed key challenges such as transportation issues, workloads, and family-related responsibilities. Based on the results, the study proposed intervention strategies including flexible work arrangements, improved workload management, strengthened communication systems, wellness programs, and capacity-building and workshop initiatives. The findings emphasized the importance of sustained institutional support and policy enhancement to align with the work demand and to further strengthen the work-life balance and overall well-being of non-teaching personnel in the education sector.

Keywords: Work-life balance, non-teaching personnel, education sector, work interference, personal life enhancement, organizational support, flexible work arrangement, employee well-being.

*Corresponding author/ Email: dilagdelightclaire@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502973

Recommended citation:
Dilag, D. C. S. (2026). Status of work-life balance among non-teaching personnel in a city schools division. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 1213-1222. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502973

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