WORK LIFE BALANCE CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES

Abstract
Work-life Balance is an issue of prime importance in today’s working scenario for
professionals who struggle to prioritize their personal and professional lives. This change in
the overall work environment has impacted organizations in turn and how they manage their
daily operations. Employee’s expectations and behaviour towards work and home
responsibilities have also changed. These changes have forced the organizations to launching
of better working conditions and other benefits and policies for employees to manage a healthy
work-life balance. The achievement of healthy work-life balance is not a one-day activity;
instead, it is an on-going process which can be achieved by mutual efforts of both organization
and employees. This study emphasizes that supporting work-life balance is not just an
employee welfare issue but a critical factor for organizational success. By strengthening policy
execution, promoting cultural acceptance of flexibility, and investing in wellness and
mentoring initiatives.
Keywords: Work life balance, Employee welfare, Work environment.