Authors : Mangala Manda Sylvain

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14854504

Abstract : This study focuses on work-family life balance and work commitment in the mining companies of Haut Katanga and Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The primary goal was to understand the challenges employees face when trying to balance their work and family responsibilities while remaining engaged at work, as well as to explore organizational policies and practices that can promote this balance. The study reveals a diversity of individual approaches towards work-life balance, ranging from strict segmentation of professional and family spheres to positive integration of roles. Workers in mining companies face long and irregular working hours, as well as periods of prolonged separation from their families, leading to work-family conflicts. However, initiatives such as flexible schedules, parental leave and family social activities are identified as effective ways to reduce these conflicts. The study highlights the positive impact of conciliation policies on the commitment, job satisfaction and organizational attachment of workers. Companies that offer active support for work-life balance create an environment conducive to the professional and personal development of their employees. By adopting flexible policies and practices that meet the varied needs of workers and fostering an inclusive organizational culture, companies can not only improve the well-being of their employees, but also strengthen their own long-term viability by attracting and retaining qualified talent.

Keywords : Conciliation, Professional Life, Family Life, Commitment to Work, Businesses, Mining, Flexible Hours, Organizational Attachment, KCA.

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