A study on Work Life Balance of Women Employees in IT sector (With special reference to Chennai city)

Abstract

This study is to explore the work life balance of women employees in IT sector. Work-life Balance of Women Employees Working in IT Sector faced challenges by the demands of work as well as their families. They have to perform the juggling act which includes multiple responsibilities at work place like meeting schedules, professional trips and managing the daily routine responsibilities of life and home. Women in IT sector are torn between these seemingly irreconcilable commitments to work and family. Career and goals are the most important factors in life. Most of the women are coming forward to work in order to support their family. This change is now natural and dynamic due to change of environment and economic conditions. The biggest challenge for women is how to balance the demands of family and career. The literature identifies the various aspects such as career advancement, Work Stress, Career aspiration, Work Family Conflict and Family Work Conflict, Child care in context with Work Life Balance (WLB).