ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING WORK-LIFE BALANCE (WLB) OF WOMEN IT PROFESSIONALS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

M. B. Jyothi; D. V. Ramana

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.5699

Authors

M. B. Jyothi Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. & Assistant Professor, Siddartha Educational Academy Group of Institutions, Tirupati
D. V. Ramana Professor (Retd), Department of Management Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.5699

Keywords:

Work- Life Balance, Factors, Women it Professionals, Hypotheses, Bengaluru City

Abstract [English]

This article presents findings on the factors affecting the work-life balance of women working in the Information Technology (IT) sector. The information was gathered from 100 respondents selected through a convenience sampling method. These respondents are women IT professionals working in various organizations in Bengaluru city. A total of five hypotheses were formulated for the study to examine the correlation between these factors and work-life balance. Spearman's rho correlation test was conducted using SPSS software to analyze the correlation between the factors and work-life balance. The results convey that, for Hypothesis 1, (H1) alternative hypothesis is accepted, signifying that there is a significant positive relationship between family responsibilities and work-life balance. In Hypothesis 2- (H1) alternative hypothesis is accepted, indicating that there is a weak but statistically positive relationship between family members' support and their Work-Life balance. In Hypothesis 3- (H1) Alternative hypothesis is accepted, suggesting that the Current position in the organization significantly affects work-life balance negatively. In Hypothesis 4- (H1) alternative hypothesis is accepted, indicating that there is a strong positive relationship between Overtime work and work-life balance. In Hypothesis 5- (H1) alternative hypothesis is accepted, showing that there is a strong positive relationship between Commute time and work-life balance. All these factors are significantly correlated with the work-life balance of Women in the IT sector.

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