JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
2025-01-20
Work -Life Balance of Women Employees in India -A Study
Dharmaraja, Dr. Kundan Basavaraj
The balancing of an individual's time between professional activities for economic gain and personal life is called as work life balance. Balancing work and personal life is especially vital for women with professional aspirations. They often face the expectation to fulfill traditional roles as mothers and wives within the household, in addition to their responsibilities as employees. The constant tussle to cope with the multidimensional responsibilities associated with every day household activities and the expectations of the employer. In order to satisfy the demands of the two-work domain the working women can be both physically and mentally stressed leading health problems like constantly feeling fatigued, health issues, weight gain or weight loss and depression. This research aims to investigate the challenges female employees encounter while balancing their personal and professional lives. The study's findings reveal that many female employees experience stress, feelings of depression, and limited time for friends and family. They also report receiving excellent training and medical benefits at work.
Work- life balance, Productivity, Working women, Professional life, Work- life stress.