Work–Life-Balance Policies for Women and Men in an Islamic Culture: A Culture-Centred and Religious Research Perspective

This paper aims to explore the nature of Work–Life Balance (WLB) policies offered within a developing country (Gaza; Palestine) by two telecommunication companies. Firstly, cultural context is described, in which semi-public companies have developed particular set family-friendly policies, attempted serve needs employees enduring blockade and bombardment. Then, ideas are exploring why adoption these organisations may taken pathway. Using value assumptions an Islamically informed critical realist approach, qualitative studies been undertaken 20 managers 42 (one third female) interviewed during time turbulence (2015 2021) political economy Gaza. These interviews subjected systematic analysis interpreted from methodologies realism auto-ethnography. The reasons for provision WLB benefits identified respondents were often different kind degree those found Western countries. assumed also differed between professional employees. Generally, supported women Islamic Arabic culture ways resonant with settings, but reflected local union pressures, government regulations, international influences. religious settings. study, first its Muslim, deserves replication both quantitative methodologies.