Work–life balance

About: Work–life balance is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2252 publications have been published within this topic receiving 36240 citations. The topic is also known as: Work Life balance & work-life balance.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on academic performance and work–life balance of women academicians

Abstract: This paper explores the academic experiences of women academicians in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through online questionnaires from 87 women faculty members teaching in colleges and universities. Findings indicate that increased household work of women due to the pandemic and resulting lockdown has amplified their effort in executing their teaching and examination related duties, but they have ensured that their remote teaching performance has largely remained unaffected. However, the pandemic seems to have had adverse effects on research of women faculty that is likely to impinge on their future prospects of career advancement. Managing the increased demands of teaching and household work and maintaining work-life balance has been stressful for them.

Influence of work environment management and work-life balance practices on the retention of workers in organizations: theoretical review

Abstract: Human resources are the heart and mind of any organization. Although most of the organizations are nowadays, found to be technology driven, it is the human resources who invent and run the technology. The human resources are also the most dynamic resources of any organization. With globalization thanks to technological breakthrough there is stiff competition in the market and the only sure source of competitive advantage for the organization is the quality of human resource that they engage. However, one of the biggest challenges that organizations are facing today is not only attracting these resources but also maintaining and retaining them. Securing and retaining skilled employees plays an important role for any organization, because employees’ knowledge and skills are central to companies’ ability to be economically competitive. Keeping into account the importance of employee retention to any organization, the current study tries to review existing literature and research work on the role of human resource management (HRM) practices on the retention of employees in organization with special attention to role of work environment management practices and work-life balance practices. The review has shown that these practices positively influence employees’ loyalty and commitment hence retention to organizations. Worklife balance practices that enhance retention have also been reviewed. Organizations should thus embrace them to enhance workers’ retention.

Overview of Work-Life Balance Discourse and its Relevance in Current Economic Scenario

Abstract: During the second half of the 20th century, with work demands increasingly encroaching on family and personal time at a faster pace, employers acknowledged the need of work-life balance programmes to facilitate employees maintain a healthy balance between the conflicting demands of their work and personal life. Availability of work-life balance facilities to employees witnessed a phenomenal growth between the late eighties of the 20th century and early years of the 21st century. This growth has been abruptly interrupted by the current economic downturn. Increasing numbers of organisations, in the name of cost cutting, have either curtailed work-life balance facilities or are contemplating to do the same. This paper analyses the emergence of work-life balance discourse, from the days of early communal living till the present day theories, and presents a macro level model of work-life balance. Further, a detailed analysis of proven and anticipated benefits of work-life balance is presented to justify the need of work-life balance initiatives at organisational level during the present economic downturn.

Leisure and Wellness Perceptions of Tourism Workers in Work-Life Balance

Abstract: In this study, the concepts related to leisure and wellness perceptions will be discussed in order to provide the work-life balance of tourism workers. With a descriptive analysis, it will be discussed how leisure time evaluation and wellness perception contribute to the work-life balance of tourism employees as strategies to cope with work and non-work problems. The fact that the work-life balance of tourism employees is at an optimum level is of great importance for the tourism industry where business factor and service quality are critical. Factors such as uncertainty environment, low labor morale, and high turnover rate constitute the general business life characteristics of tourism employees. As a result, the effect of leisure and wellness perceptions of tourism employees on coping with these factors and establishing work-life balance will be discussed in the light of related literature.

Upshot of Occupational Stress on Work Life Balance of Employees Working in Information Technology Organizations in Chennai

Abstract: India's information technology (IT) industry is the world's largest sourcing destination, which accounts for approximately 67% of the US$ 124-130 billion market. The Indian IT industry provides direct employment to 3 million people and indirect employment to about 10 million. Most of the projects handled by the IT companies are for the companies located in developed countries; hence, the companies need to match their working hours and working style according to their international clients' requirements. In order to fetch more projects, software companies promise their clients the delivery of the projects in the shortest span possible, which may lead to tough deadlines. This paper attempted to explore the impact of occupational stress on the work - life balance of employees working in IT organizations in Chennai city. This study followed descriptive research design with a sample of 600 employees from various IT companies located at DLF IT Park, Chennai. The data were analyzed through independent samples t - test and structural equation modelling approach. The outcome of the analysis revealed that there was an impact of occupational stress on the work-life balance of the employees. It was concluded that minimizing occupational stress may lead to better work-life balance.