Work-Life Balance for Working Parents: Perspectives and Strategies
Published: 2013
Author(s) Name: Pratima Daipuria, Deepti Kakar |
Author(s) Affiliation: Associate Professor(s), Dept. of Management, Jagan Institute of Mgt. Studies, Rohini, Delhi, India
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Abstract
The changing dynamics of the workplace has forced the organizations to frame policies which are employee-centric. The
workforce today is more dynamic and young in nature and wants to exude greater control over their work and life. The social structure of
family is disintegrating more into nuclear families where both the parents are working. Pressures at work, competition, and target based
management styles have resulted in increased pressure and also long working hours. The parents who overstay at work are continuously
stressed out thinking of their child/children and associated responsibilities. The kids on the other hand feel neglected or may sometimes go
astray, celebrate misadventures or bond in unfocussed companionships. The study explores the issues faced by such working parents and the
surviving strategies adopted by them. The answers to a questionnaire administered on working parents has been analyzed to understand the
underlying demographic as well as other variables to find out work-life imbalances. The findings of the study will benefit organizations as
they will be able to design practices which focus on employee work/life issues and thus reap dividends. This will result in a more satisfied and
productive workforce which is less stressed. Also such practices will result in the creation of employers’ brand and the reputation of being an
employer of choice.
Keywords: Work-Life Balance, Working Parent, Work Performance, Personal Life
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