A STUDY ON WORKLIFE BALANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SECTOR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COIMBATORE

Manoj Kumar R; Sankar S

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

A STUDY ON WORKLIFE BALANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SECTOR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COIMBATORE

Manoj Kumar R, Sankar S

Abstract :

Work–Life balance is a serious aspect in Indian Economy. Indian economy witnessed a spurt of service sector job opportunity after the opening up of economy in last decade of twentieth century. Over the past two decades the issue work–family and work–life balance have received significant attention from employers and employees mainly in IT industry. With automation and computerization an ample opportunity employment scenario was opened up for opportunities in IT and software sector where the salary is attractive and the job is mostly desk type in nature. But at the same time these jobs are accompanied with extended work schedule and deadline oriented leading to work place stress. A study on work–life balance in the IT sector seems to be needed in this recent time, taking into consideration the high work and time which demands upon employees, thus creating a necessary environment to balance work and personal interests. A study on work–life balance of employees was conducted in IT organizations in Coimbatore 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. This study also recommends few suggestions on strategies that can be implemented by the organizations for better work life balance.