The aim of this Diploma Thesis is besides theoretical clarification of the concept of Work-life balance, in particular to show how much time people spend to their hobbies a families and on the contraty how much time they spend at work, and partly from a women's perspective and from the perspective of men. To fulfil these objectives, the synthesis was used, especially in the theoretical part. The other methods used in the Thesis were quantitative and qualitative research through questionnaire survey and individual personal interviews. Using these methods work came to conclusion, how to the respondents manage to harmonize their personal and professional lives, and if there is a difference in the results from a gender perspective.

This thesis explores the balance between work and personal life and its impact on individuals' leisure time. The first part begins with a discussion of the issues surrounding work-life balance and then focuses on the phenomenon of leisure and its importance in the lives of individuals. In order to contextualize this discussion, this thesis presents the relevant theories in the field and identifies their role in the development of leisure time in relation to work. Folowing part examines the concept of work-life balance in organizations and identify the different means of realization, such as flexible work arrangements and employee benefits. Also included is an empirical study that is carried out through a questionnaire survey. This investigation is focused on the influence of work and its aspects on leisure time and work-life balance of university-educated individuals who are currently employed. This empirical study should contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between work and personal life regarding individuals leisure time. Keywords: harmonization of work and personal life, leisure, balance, work life, personal life

L'équilibre entre vie personnelle et vie professionnelle est un sujet récurrent dans nos sociétés tant bien que les ph6nomènes de débordement, aussi bien du travail sur la vie personnelle que de la vie personnelle sur le travail, ont été saisis des gestionnaires en ressources humaines. A ce titre, des solutions op6rationnelles ont été proposées à travers, de ce que les chercheurs admettent comme des pratiques d'harmonisation , des mesures telles que les horaires flexibles, crèches d'entreprises, conciergeries etc. Cependant, ces pratiques étant assez peu développées en France, nous pouvons nous demander sur quels fondements peuvent-elles être mise en place, et surtout quel est leur véritable rôle dans l’équilibre travail- hors-travail des salariés ? Cette question nous amène à un examen des perceptions de l'équilibre travail - hors-travail et de leurs effets possibles sur la satisfaction au travail. Un modèle de recherche intégrant les perceptions de l’équilibre, les intentions de recours aux pratiques d’harmonisation, et la satisfaction au travail, a été proposé. A l'appui d'une étude empirique menée sur deux échantillons de 210 et 224 salariés français du secteur privé, nous avons pu montrer que ces pratiques sont considérées comme une réelle mesure d'accompagnement à l'équilibre, et peuvent être en ce sens un levier de satisfaction au travail. Il ressort aussi que ces pratiques, ainsi que l'équilibre en lui-même, sont soumises à différentes appréciations selon les profils des salariés, et que finalement, alors que ces pratiques sont favorables. l'équilibre, l'équilibre peut être un déterminant de la satisfaction au travail. / The balance between personal and professional life is a recurring theme in our societies as well as the spillover phenomena, as well work on the personal life and the personal life on work, were seized by HR managers. As such, operational solutions have been proposed through, the researchers admit that family-friendly practices auch as flexible hours, childcare services on site, company conciergeries etc. However, these practices being relatively undeveloped in France so we can ask on which basis can they be implemented, and especially what their real role on employees’ work-life balance? This question requires an examination of perceptions of work-life balance and its possible effects on job satisfaction. A research model integrating perceptions of work-life balance, intentions to use harmonization practices, and job satisfaction, we. proposed. ln support of an empirical study on two samples of 210 and 224 French employees in the private sector, we have shown that these practices are considered as a real measure supporting work-life balance, and may be, in this sense, a lever for job satisfaction. It also appears that these practices and balance itself are subject to different assessments according to employees' profiles, and finally, while the these practices are in favor of work-life balance, the work-life balance may be a determinant of job satisfaction.