WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG WORKING WOMEN FOR HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Suganthi L

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG WORKING WOMEN FOR HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Suganthi L

Abstract :

World over, there has been a change in the percentage distribution among work force. Women are entering every field. The cost of living especially in India is found to increase. After entering the work domain, several issues hinder women from performing at their best. Research is carried out to find the items that influence the work life balance of women. Some of the issues include family culture, family back biting, inging up children, taking care of elders, doubting husbands, ego problems, transferable jobs, job involving travel, fear of new responsibility, freedom, loneliness. Factor analysis is carried out to find the major dimensions of work life balance among women. 320 responses was collected from employees working in various organizations. The factor analysis revealed four factors namely nature of job, gender issue, attitude of women towards work and bondage with home affairs.