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Explaining job satisfaction through the use of work–familybenefits and their impact on the employee’s family context

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  • Liliana María Gutiérrez Vargas
  • Joaquin Alegre
  • Susana Pasamar

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Purpose - This study analyses the relationship between the use of work–family benefits and job satisfaction (JS). Furthermore, it proposes that work-to-family conflict (WFC) and work-to-family enrichment (WFE) play a mediating role in this relationship. The purpose of this paper is to address these issues. Design/methodology/approach - Data are gathered from 1,051 employees of Colombian organisations. Partial least squares path modelling is used. Findings - The results show that the perception of WFE to a greater extent and the WFC perception, to a lesser extent, are significant mediators in the relationship between the use of benefits and JS. Practical implications - This study justifies investments and initiatives on the adoption and promotion of work–family benefits. Moreover, it provides practical clues on how to boost JS: WFC and WFE are variables to be considered. Originality/value - This study proposes a multiple mediation model to analyse the relationship between the actual use of work–family benefits and JS from a family perspective. It contributes to the literature in examining antecedents of JS, highlighting the role of WFE.

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  • Liliana María Gutiérrez Vargas & Joaquin Alegre & Susana Pasamar, 2022. "Explaining job satisfaction through the use of work–familybenefits and their impact on the employee’s family context," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 44(9), pages 20-36, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:ijm-01-2022-0055
    DOI: 10.1108/IJM-01-2022-0055
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