- Originally applied to the work domain, now is extended to nonwork domain and work-life interface

- Previously used to explain both remote work and work-life balance and can be used to integrate research that discusses the connection between remote work and work-life balance

- Personal-environment fit importantly predicts employee outcomes, such as performance and organizational citizenship behavior

Personal-Environment Fit Theory: Understanding Work-Life Balance While Working Remotely

the match between an individual’s psychological needs and/or values and what the environment supplies to fulfill those needs

Needs-Supplies Fit

- Personal-Environment Fit Theory
- Needs-Supplies Fit

New York University

**Fit** is defined as the congruence between an individual's attributes and the characteristics of their environment.

A lack of fit, or incongruence, develops when a person's experiences do not match their expectations of a work or nonwork role (e.g., when working remotely). This mismatch often leads to stress and conflict. Conversely, achieving a fit between work and family demands and resources is positively associated with work and life satisfaction, better work-life balance, and overall individual well-being.

Shirmohammadi, M., Au, W. C., &amp; Beigi, M. (2022). Remote work and Work-Life Balance: Lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for HRD Practitioners. Human Resource Development International, 25(2), 163–181. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2022.2047380 

Remote work and work-life balance: Lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for HRD practitioners

Allen, T. D., Merlo, K., Lawrence, R. C., Slutsky, J., &amp; Gray, C. E. (2021). Boundary Management and work‐nonwork balance while working from home. Applied Psychology, 70(1), 60–84. https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12300

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