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ISSUES IN WORK LIFE BALANCE AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

    2 Author(s):  DR. URVASHI SHARMA, RABLEEN KAUR RAO

Vol -  9, Issue- 4 ,         Page(s) : 300 - 309  (2018 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMST

Abstract

Issue relating to work-life balance are increased in present scenario. Equal balance in both work and personal life plays an important role for attaining personal as well as professional / organizational goals. The imbalances have a negative impact in both personal life and professional life, Thus, maintaining an adequate balance between professional and personal life is very important. Well-being state of a person allows him / her to manage multiple responsibilities effectively at work and at home. The aim of this paper is to understand firstly the concept of work life balance, the importance and issues affecting in various professions and finally to find out the influence of Work Life Balance on various aspects like physical, occupational, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental well-being of employees. Achieving a better work-life balance yields more dividend for both employees and employers in terms of being more motivated towards work which leads to increased productivity and ultimately creating workforce which they feel are valued.

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