Centre for economic performance, london school of economics 9 hayes, 2005, outrageous employee benefits. New research on work life balance from harvard business school faculty on issues including how best to deal with todays 247 work culture, the concept of leaningin, and how to build a business in the context of a life. The an alyses of work life balance presented in this study are an attempt to underst and factors affecting work life balance of working women and con sequences of p oor work life bal ance. To study different work life balance strategies at both individual and organization levels that can be used by organizations as one of hr strategy for broader.
In this study, work life balance of employees in garment industry, opinions about various aspects of work life and demographical features are to be studied. Dec 14, 2012 a critical case study on worklife balance of bpo employees in indiaa nine months of personal encounter in the call centre metropolitan city bangalore four years ago, i had a real challenge finding a day job in the metropolitan city bangalore, the hub of it in india, the bottomline of it, however, was i. A case study exploring the complications with worklife balance. The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of work life balance on employee productivity in kenya. Worklife balance among women police in coimbatore district an empirical study. Evaluate how and why organizations should tackle work. These studies provide evidence for the negative consequences experienced by the individual as a. When pete turco took over as head of hr in the midwest he became aware of the worklife balance concerns of its managers and employees. Work life balance of employees a study on selected public and private sector undertakings synopsis of the thesis submitted for the award of the degree of doctor of philosophy in the faculty of commerce and management studies andhra university, visakhapatnam by mrs.
This report, which focuses on worklife conflict, is the first in a series. Work life balance a special reference to working women a case study suresh babu bandekar asst professor dept of mba, tkr college of engg and technology, meerpet,hyderabad. Indeed, the main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of wlb in iranian employees. Jun 26, 2015 project report on work life balance of employees figure 1 work life balance balancing 5 things in wlb figure 2 work life balance family successful parenting, the culture of care and selflessness that are part of family life, requires energy, time, patience and a tolerance for mess and confusion a tall order when the working day has proved. Ten essential management actions for creating work life balance 1. Pdf work life balance has become a predominant issue in recent times due to conflicting responsibilities and commitments of employees at. According to jim bird, ceo of 1, work life balance is meaningful achievement and enjoyment in everyday life. According to a study on millenials everywhere, the manpowergroup has gathered data showing the number of hours worked by country. Effect of worklife balance the case for worklife balance tends to be made on two counts. Statistical tools such as simple percentage, cross tabulation, anovas have been used. Making flexibility work in a pressured clientfocussed environment can present challenges.
This study shows the factors affecting work life balance and job satisfaction level of women employees working in banking and education sect or in bhopal. Second, that business can benefit from worklife balance because these policies. Work life balance a special reference to working women. The importance of worklife balance technology has improved peoples lives in many different ways. New research on worklife balance from harvard business school faculty on issues including how best to deal with todays 247 work culture, the concept of leaningin, and how to build a business in the context of a life. Conceptual explorations and a case study of new media diane perrons given the varied claims made about the new economy and its implications for the organization of work and life, this article critically evaluates some conceptualizations of the new economy and then explores how the new. In this case study we profile the construction giants balfour beatty, who wanted to address the worklife balance issues of their motorway construction employees. On this section of the site you will find recent articles from a variety of sources that may be of interest to those searching for new information on worklife balance, flexible work options, diversity management and paid parental leave. Challenges and solutions 2003 shrmresearch quarterly in a society filled with conflicting responsibilities and commitments, worklife balance has become a predominant issue in the workplace. Work life balance, garment industry employees work life balance. The role of worklife balance practices in order to. Positive work life balance thinking treating staff as adults who are balancing their work commitments. This report, which focuses on work life conflict, is the first in a series of three reports producing using the 201112 data. Each case highlights the conditions and requirements necessary to make work life programs and practices successful.
Case study a long term relationship with a legal firm. This is highly unique in the collegiate athletic training arena. Research article survey paper case study available work. Flexible working is a key attraction and retention tool used by many legal firms.
Impact of health and recreation on worklife balance. Flexibility and worklife balance 0 download pages 3,209 words add in library click this icon and make it bookmark in your library to refer it later. Work life balance and job satisfaction among the working. Project report on work life balance linkedin slideshare. Introduction to worklife balance case study help case.
This study attempts to investigate the outcomes of life balance wlb in middle east society work culture and compare the results to aeuropean culture. Worklife practices and organizational performance 3 making the link between worklife balance practices and organizational performance despite the popularity of worklife conflict as a topic of academic and practitioner debate, and the mounting prevalence of worklife balance practices a. Worklife balance worklife balance is a concept including proper prioritization between work career and ambition and lifestyle health, pleasure, leisure, family, and spiritual development or meditation worklife balance, does not mean an equal balance will vary over time there is no perfect, one size fits all balance you. Just over 25,000 employed canadians participated in this study. How are worklife balance wlb and personal wellbeing experienced within the elderly care, home care and maternity care ehm sectors and how are they affected by organizational operations, and how can organizational policies and practices be improved to reach a better balance between. The russian population in 20 was estimated to be 142 million people with 71 per cent of the population between 15 and 64 years of age.
It is documented that work life balance policies are beneficial for individuals, their families, organizations, and society. A critical case study on worklife balance of bpo employees in indiaa nine months of personal encounter in the call centre metropolitan city bangalore four years ago, i had a real challenge finding a day job in the metropolitan city bangalore, the hub of it in india, the bottomline of it, however, was i. A study on work life balance of employees was conducted in it organizations in chennai and the objective of the study is to find out the causes of disproportionate work life balance, the benefits for the individual and the organizations in enabling a proper balance between work and life. Lafarges operations have the urgent demands and stresses of the deadline driven construction business. Work life balance study at indian oil corporation limited, international journal of business and management tomorrow, vol. Jun 29, 2017 a solid work life balance means having a meaningful participation in all the aspects of a wholesome life family, work, friends and yourself. This case study can also be analysed in the context of current debates on. Logically it is the satisfied worker who shows the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in his work 4,11, 12. Assess whether it is important to achieve a balance between paid work and personal life. Work life practices and organizational performance 3 making the link between work life balance practices and organizational performance despite the popularity of work life conflict as a topic of academic and practitioner debate, and the mounting prevalence of work life balance practices a. When individuals struggle to maintain and satisfy the demands placed on them by both the work and family domains, an imbalance may occur. Where this is the case, those who opt for work life balance can be penalised by managers andor colleagues who believe in the nobility of being seen at work for extended periods.
This pdf is a selection from a published volume from the. In industries that prize overwork, both men and women pay the price of missed time with family. Yet, it is known that the number of hours an employee is present at the office does not necessarily translate into productive work. The role of worklife balance practices in order to improve. Aided by specialists swiftwork, they adopted a measured and systematic approach to aligning better business performance with worklife balance initiatives. Worklife balance statistics in india worst among peer countries. The business case for work life balance great place to work the wellworn picture of the american dream typically involves a comfortable home, a decent car and enough in the bank to. Yet, the respondents of this study have expressed their inability to balance professional and personal life. A sample of 67 employees of the target population was considered by use of stratified sampling method. A study found it increases the employees wellbeing and productivity. There is increasing evidence that work life balance has a direct impact on societal issues such as delayed parenting, declining fertility rates, ageing populations and decreasing labor supply. Work life balance, management practices, and productivity nick bloom, tobias kretschmer, and john van reenen 1. Nevertheless it is possible to discern a number of distinct strands. Murali krishna samatha college, mvp colony, vishakapatnam.
Assistant professor, department of commerce, sri krishna arts and science college, coimbatore. In the burnaby board of trades study on the topic of employee worklife balance, many burnaby business owners and managers recognize that having flexible and familyfriendly policies are a huge benefit to. The business case for worklife balance great place to work the wellworn picture of the american dream typically involves a comfortable home, a. Research proposal on the outcomes of worklife balance in. This case study series explores work life balance and flexible work arrangements. She found 231 of them and then, for each, tested the stock market reaction to the announcement, through what in statistics is known as an event study. Research article survey paper case study available online at. Research article survey paper case study available worklife. Therefore, in order to achieve a work life balance these components should be considered. Work life balance for individuals belongs to educational institutions are of great importance as it create knowledge for all sectors of society. The same study noted that case study research in the uk suggests that some employers have serious concerns about the adverse impact of long working hours. To explore the need of work life balance strategies in india.
Clarke, et al 2004, 121 to understand worklife balance, it is important to be aware of the different. On this section of the site you will find recent articles from a variety of sources that may be of interest to those searching for new information on work life balance, flexible work options, diversity management and paid parental leave. Student selfadministered case study work life balance and. Making the link between worklife balance practices and. To study different work life balance strategies at both individual and organization levels that can be used by organizations as one of hr strategy for broader global perspective in human resource management. Case study series on worklife balance in large organizations. Saloni pahuja and others published work life balance of females employees.
Many authors attempt to define worklife balance policy or worklife balance arrangements. The study adopted descriptive survey and case study design. Worklife balance has been defined as a satisfying, healthy, and productive life that includes work, play, and love. In this study, worklife balance of employees in garment industry, opinions about various aspects of worklife and demographical features are to be studied. A student can access vast resources of information to complete assignments and a mother can see and talk to a daughter that is thousands of miles away. Genesis of worklife balance the specific expression workfamily balance was first used in uk in late 1970s to define an individuals stability between work life and personal life. Impact of health and recreation on worklife bala nce. A study on worklife balance of employees was conducted in it organizations in chennai and the objective of the study is to find out the causes of disproportionate worklife balance, the benefits for the individual and the organizations in enabling. Worklife balance a case of social responsibility or. Three major factors contribute to the interest in, and the importance of, serious consideration of worklife balance. Therefore, it is apparent to understand worklife balance and its challenges because of its practical incompleteness. Particular problems include being left at work to carry the can, and a feeling that the pressure is on them to stay at work and to deliver on the. As a term in its own right worklife balance is rarely defined for reasons that will become clearer as the discussion progresses.
The other prong of work life balance, which many individuals overlook, relates to what individuals do for themselves. The analysis of this case suggests that management and employees were dedicated to improving worklife balance. Worklife balance worklife balance is a concept including proper prioritization between work career and ambition and lifestyle health, pleasure, leisure, family, and spiritual development or meditation worklife balance, does not mean an equal balance will vary over time there is no perfect, one size. Starbucks kathleen lee 2 updated history and current status today, according to the starbucks website, they have 16,706 stores as of dec. Work life balance work life balance is the degree to which an individual is involved in and satisfied equally with their job and personal roles saikia, 2011. First, that worklife balance improves individuals health, wellbeing and job satisfaction. Case study designs need to be bounded by time or by experiences shared by a group of people 15, 17. Examining the relationship between work life balance, job. Creating work life balance within the workplace the following actions are considered to be the most essential for employers that are committed to work life balance. People can live longer, healthier lives because of technological advancements. Fulfillment of worklife balance from the organizational.
Karthikeyan 2 abstract in organizations and on the home front, the challenge of worklife balance is rising to the top of many employers. The study targeted 200 employees at milimani law courts, nairobi. The report says indian millenials put in the longest number of working. News and articles of interest managing work life balance. Gender aspect has also been considered visavis the. To analyse the extent to which the wlb policies enable employees to meet their personal commitments.
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