GROUP 5 JOP RACHEL TANAYA DHIVYA SARAVANAN

WORK LIFE BALANCE(WLB)

DEF.:-Work life balance is a person s control over the condition and interaction in and between their work, place, family, friends and self.
WORK

4 FRIENDS LIFE QUADRANTS FAMILY

SELF

Hobbies/Interests

Future Plans/ Projects

Religious/spiritual Philosophical concerns

Job

Friends & Colleagues

Self CareSport/Exersice

Family Relationships

Community Activities

Employee Perception:
y Work is a killer y There is not much to life than work y The employers are trying to extract more than what

they bargained for and employees however hard they may try are missing out on living a quality life. It is the most debated topic in corporate circles, both in and out of the cubicles and cabins.

Work life balance benefits the Organization!!!

y Measured increases in y More value and balance y

individual productivity, accountability and commitment. y Better teamwork and communication. y Improved morale. y Less negative organizational stress.

y y y

in your daily life. Better understanding of what your best individual work life balance is. Increased productivity. Improved relationships both on and off the job. Reduced stress.

Different ways to achieve work life quality.

Job Enrichment:
A process of upgrading the job task mix in order to increase significantly the potential for growth, achievement, responsibility and recognition.

Job Empowerment:
Authorizing an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in autonomous ways. It is the state of feeling empowered to take control of one s own destiny.

Flexi Time:
Referring to the ability and willingness of employers and employees to adjust the number and timing of hours worked or choose to work in places other than the office. Employers can adjust the number of employees by offering part time or temporary employment. Its becoming an answer to several of the miseries associated with modern day work- life.

Suggested Strategies:
y Contractual working hours, allowing flexible working patterns. y Support like a trained mentor, who helps staff achieve business and personal y y y y y y y y y y y y y

goals. Career breaks, sabbaticals. Allowing employees to move from high pressure roles to less demanding ones. Childcare financial assistance and/ or an on site crche. Concierge services, health club. Contractual full - time hours over four long days instead of five. Compelling senior executives to take a holiday. Job share/ part time working. Paid paternity leave. Allowing employees to relocate to any branch. Allowing employees to manage their work pattern. Subsidized healthcare. Allowing employees to work from home. Flexible benefits to staff that suit their age, lifestyle.