Navigating The Work-Life Equation: Insights From IT Professionals In Kerala's Infopark
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This study is based on the Work-Life Balance of employees working in the IT industry. 200 employees working in different IT companies in Infopark, Kochi, have been selected as samples. The study assessed the level of Work-Life Balance and identified the relationship that Work-Life Balance possesses with factors like flexibility, Quality Time, Leave facilities, workload, and Turnaround intention. The study found that IT employees possess a moderate work-life balance. Even though the workload is moderate to high and facilities are not up to expectations, employees generally do not have a high turnaround intention. It is analysed that the employees have accepted the IT industry's work culture well, comprising a high workload and fewer leave facilities. It is identified that if the employees are given the factors contributing to good Work-Life Balance like flexibility, Quality Time, Leave facilities, and moderate Workload, the employees will have a good level of Work-Life Balance, and thus, the turnaround intention will be less.
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