Author:
Helen B. Villegas

Doi: 10.26480/csmj.01.2024.15.17

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Due to technological advancements such as accessing email via mobile phone, employees cannot completely detach from work when they are at home or with their families. This research aims to know the perception of accountants regarding work-life balance and to explore the effect of work-life balance on job satisfaction and employee retention. Focus is given to accounting firms in the City of Makati, Philippines. A quantitative approach employing survey questionnaires is the research strategy for this research. Data were collected from 150 accountants using an online survey questionnaire through Cognito Forms. Respondents are invited by their colleagues to reach out to friends of friends via social media or professional platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc. The data were analyzed using linear regression. This study reveals how accountant’s well-being is affected by their workload which, causes them to work overtime rather than spend that time with their loved ones. To prevent a rise in burden and balance personal work among employees, the organization and its leadership team must be aware of workload segregation and take appropriate action