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Abstract

<jats:p>Amid the aftermath of the ‘Great Resignation’ following COVID-19, employees increasingly
demand improved work-life balance due to the challenges posed by modern workplaces. This study first
examines the impact of workaholism on work-family inter-role conflicts. Second, it explores how workfamily inter-role conflicts affect the physical and psychological health of workaholics. Third, the study
assesses the impact of ill health on workaholics' job and life satisfaction. Out of 350 distributed
questionnaires, 242 Pakistani employees working in the manufacturing and service sectors completed the
survey. As hypothesized, workaholism is positively associated with work-family inter-role conflicts and
significantly harms the health of workaholics. This diminished wellbeing leads to reduced job satisfaction
and decreased life satisfaction. The study provides implications for HR managers and policymakers in
Pakistan, highlighting workaholism's pervasive influence on employee wellbeing. Specifically, the results
demonstrate the role of work-family inter-role conflicts in exacerbating ill health, urging organizations to
prioritize work-life balance to improve workforce wellbeing and productivity.</jats:p>