A study on work life balance among women information technology professionals with special reference to tamilnadu

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the work-life balance of women information technology professionals. Using a qualitative data methodology, three dimensions and nearly thirteen main factors were identified organizational factor, personal factor and family factor in subsequent with women empowerment program, flexible leave policies, flexible work policies, attractive working environment, work pressure, work place harassments, practices followed in family, health and stress coping policies in the organization and nature of work and life. The study also highlights the limitations of this research. This study indicates that the work-life balance is maintained when there is proper support from both employers and employees. The specific objectives of the study are 1.To analyze the demographic status of work and life balance of women IT professionals 2.To examine the major factors influencing the work life balance among women IT professionals 3. To analyze the symptoms of stress and health issues of IT professionals. 4. To find out the women IT professionals opinion on stress coping strategies of IT companies. 4. To study the effectiveness of various initiatives offered by the IT companies to improve work life balance. 5. To offer suitable suggestions to improve the WLB of IT women professionals. 6. The present study is mainly confined to analyze the WLB of women IT professionals working in Tamilnadu .It also aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various activities taken by the IT companies for improving the WLB newline