An Empirical Investigation to Study The Impact of Employee Work Place Ostracism and Job Insecurity on The Their Work-Life Balance

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of employee workplace ostracism and job insecurity on employee work
life balance. Co-worker ostracism, job insecurity, and employee work-life balance are inter-related concepts that
have been the subject of research in recent years. Coworker ostracism has a direct effect on employee work-life
balance and the study tested the impact of job insecurity as a mediator between coworker ostracism and worklife
balance.A sample of 304 respondents were collected to measure the three variables and their connection. The study
use self reported instrument to gauge the colleagues ostracism and their job related insecurities and its consequences on
the individuals work life balance. SPSS version 25 is used for statistical analysis and Hayes process is employed for
obtaining the results of mediation. The study finds that both the variables co-worker ostracism and job insecurities influence
co worker work-life balance. It indicates that there is a significant relationship between coworker ostracism and job
insecurity and subsequently, job insecurity mediates the relationship of ostracism and work-life balance. The results of this
study suggested that organizations must take proactive steps to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment by
knowing the connections between coworker exclusion, job insecurity, and work-life balance. The results of this study have
implications for individuals as well. They can actively look for assistance, communicate honestly with coworkers, and
research stress-reduction and work-life integration techniques.