CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STUDY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Banking is essentially a person-to-person business. In a service
industry like banking, the quality of human resources assumes vital
importance, bank customers would normally do business with a bank
whose staff are well informed and well disposed. For this reason the best
personnel are selected, motivated and trained to conduct marketing
function in a better way. Improved efficiency and promotion of
personalized services are required on the part of the employees for them
to offer pleasing, convincing and fulfilling service to customers. Bank
officers form a delicate link between the management and the clerical
staff. The success of the bank depends upon the coordination ,
synchronization and cooperation of the bank officers with these two very
divergent entities. Hence the job satisfaction of the officers is prime
importance because only a satisfied and happy officer will be able to
achieve such synergy in the bank.
The changing needs of employees, their culture, values, aspirations
and work environment give birth to new sub-systems of human resource
management. One such new sub system is Quality of work life
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(QWL).Quality of work life is interpreted and viewed in different ways.
Quality of work life is the degree to which the employees feel a
comfortable and enjoyable work life. It is the degree of favorable work
situation which will existing with in the organization. As a direct
relationship exists between human resource management approaches and
the quality of work life, successful key of any organization is to improve
the employees work life quality. This research also analyses the work life
of employees in Private Sector Banks.
1.2REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Guek et al(1991)1 indicated that women reported more work
interference in family than men, despite spending about the same number
of hours in paid work as men. Although women spent more hours in
family, they reported some level of interference in work.
Alan Felstead (2007)2 in his research on ‘’opportunities to work at
home in the context of Work-Life Balance’’ finds work-life balance &
family friendly employment is much in vogue among politicians and
business leaders.
Skinner and Pockock (2008)3 investigated the relationship between
Workload , work schedule control, work hours and their fit with
preferences and work life conflict among full time employee. It was
found that the strongest association with work life conflict was
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demonstrated by work overload followed by work schedule control and
work hours fit. Time Based work life policies procedures and
interventions were found necessary but not sufficient, for addressing
work life conflicts.
Sundar, Sundarraj, Ashok kumar (2011)4 indicated that despite job
security and strong welfare measures protect in private sector banks and
opportunity for qualification up gradation by women employees it is the
fear of promotion that keeps the women folk to continue to languish in
lower cadres but the plight of women folk in new generation banks is
different in that they do not have a job security and their pay is
performance linked. Study revealed that women executives in Private
sector banks are found to be more knowledgeable about work, maintain a
cordial relationship with customers and have positive attitudes towards
work.
Modi, Chima (2011)5 examined the extent to which Work life
Balance policies and practices are a reality for employees in banking
sector. The study also examined if there were any barriers and reasons for
mutual adoption of Work life balance policies in Nigerian Banking
sector. The study suggested an urgent need to communicate clearly the
banks Work life Balance policies and practices to its employees, to raise
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awareness further and improve the knowledge and understanding of
relevant policies.
Shariq Abbas, VandanaPremi(2011)6 tried to look at the awareness,
attitude perceived importance and formalization of Work Life Balance
policies in Banking sector , both Private and Public sector banks.
Findings suggest that employees perceive flexible working arrangements
as most important Work Life Balance policy; nonetheless say the
perceptions towards the implementation of Work life balance in their
organizations are negative. The study also revealed that the extent
formalization of work life balance policies in public and private sector
banks had no written documents for the same in both the systems.
LalaithaKumari (2012)7 in her study emphasized that each of the
Work life Balance factors on its own is a salient predictor of job
satisfaction and there is significant gap between male and female
respondents with job satisfaction with reference to various factors of
work life balance. The result of the study had practical significance for
human resource managers of especially banks to improve staff
commitments and productivity along with designing recruitment and
retention of employees.
Vartha Raj &Vasantha (2012)8 studied the Work life balance of
working women in service sector. They specified that the ultimate
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performance of its employees which in turn depends on numerous factors.
The relationship between personnel and professional life can be achieved
through emotional intelligence. Better emotion management is necessary
in order to accomplish objective of life.
Carmeli (2013)9 examined the extent of which senior managers
with high emotional intelligence , employed in public sector
organizations develop positive attitudes behavior & outcomes. Results
show senior managers who had high emotional intelligence were more
likely to be effectively control work –family conflict than those who have
low emotional intelligence.
1.3 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
1.3.1 BANK
A bank is a financial institution that provides banking and other
financial services to their customers. A bank is generally understood as an
institution which provides fundamental banking services such as
accepting deposits and providing loans.
1.3.2 PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS
Private sector banks are banks where greater parts of state or equity
are held by the private shareholders and not by government.
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1.3.3 WORK LIFE BALANCE
Work life balance means to create poise between work and life
basically it means to give equal importance or value to your work and
life. Every coin has two sides as work is one and life is another for the
coin.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1. To study the socio-economic level of the respondents.
2. To analyze the effectiveness of work life balance of private bank
employees in Vilavancode taluk.
3. To asses and evaluate the impact of work life balance of employees
and suggest the specific recommendations for the betterment.
1.5STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Lack of work flexibility, high work pressure and longer working
hours are stressing out many workers, reducing their job performance and
productivity as well as causing broken homes.
These have resulted to poor employee input and performance at his
or her job place, because an employee who finds its difficult to properly,
balance his or her family life, tends to also have difficulties managing
tasks at his or her work place therefore resulting in poor employee
performance.
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The important of this study is high light the various employee work
life balance practices and how it affects the productivity of an
organization.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The issue is complex and difficult to tackle from an organization’s
perspective because it is different for every individual. The traditional
definition of family is a husband who provides financial support, a wife
who maintains the household. Cultural differences influence family
decisions, and more and more families represent blended racial
backgrounds but making work- life integration a way of corporate life is
much more difficult. The change in workforce composition has been
gradual, but steady. More women are working and, thus, more mothers
are in the workforce. In 1996, women comprised 46 percent of the total
workforce, compared to 1986 when 44 percent of the work force was
women. Women are less likely to drop- out of the labor force for
significant periods of their lives, and more and more women are
responsible, alone or with a spouse, for the economic security of their
families. The family and Medical Leave Act, signed by President Clinton
in 1993, allowed all US workers to take unpaid leave for up to twelve
weeks to care for a seriously ill or new member of the family without
putting their jobs at risk. This Act has made the employment picture even
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more desirables for working mothers, single parents, future parents and
two career families. Those demanding balance, however, include not only
parents with children, but the rest of the employee population , as well.
Older employees need flexibility when dealing with ageing parents.
1.7 METHODOLOGY
This study is based on both Primary and Secondary Data.
1.7.1 Collection of data
a. Primary data
Primary data are original in character. It is collected for the first
time fir the study primary data were collected through a well designed
questionnaire from the employees of different private sector banks of
Vilavancode Taluk.
b. Secondary data
The Secondary data has been mainly collected from the books,
journals, magazines and also from the internet.
1.7.2 Sample design
a. Method of sample selection
Method of sample adopted is convenience sampling
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b. Sample size
The information of collected from a total number of 60
respondents has been selected on random basis from the total
private sector bank employees and the researcher has personally
questioned all the respondents.
1.8 HYPOTHESES OF THE STUDY
1. There is no relationship between the age of the respondent and
their ability of work life balance.
2. There is no relationship between working hour of the respondent
and their ability of work life balance.
3. There is no relationship between position of the respondent and
their ability of Work life balance.
1.9 PERIOD OF THE STUDY
The study was under taken for a period of 4 months from June
2016 to September 2016.
1.10 STATISTICAL TOOL
The collected data were analysed and presented with the help of
tables, charts, percentage, Chi-square analysis and Garrett Ranging.
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1.10.1 Chi square analysis:
Hypothesis is tested by using Chi- square test as
(O−E)2
χ 2=∑
E
O = observed frequency
E=expected frequency
Chi square test is the best test to test the fitness of good. This
analysis is to test the relationship between two or more variables.
1.10.2 Garrett’s formula:
100(Rij−0.5)
Percent position =
Nj
i= Factor
j= Individual
Rij= Rank given for ith respondents
Nj = Number of variables ranked by the jth respondents
1.11 AREA OF THE STUDY
This study covers the area of Vilavancode taluk. As the researcher
belongs to the area, the study can be carried out among the bank
employees of the area, in an effective manner.
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1.12 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
1. The geographical area i.e., Vilavancode Taluk only.
2. The research is completely focused only on selected private sector
bank employees
3. Respondents would not give accurate information.
1.13 CHAPTER SCHEME
The study is presented in five chapters
1. The First chapter deals with the introduction and design of the
study.
2. The second chapter deals with area profile
3. The third chapter deals with an overview of work life balance
4. The fourth chapter deals with the analysis and Interpretation of
data.
5. The fifth chapter deals with the summary of findings, Suggestions
and Conclusion.
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CHAPTER - II
PROFILE OF STUDY AREA
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Vilavancode taluk is one of the biggest taluks in Kanyakumari
District. It is bounded by western of gates in the North Kalkulam taluk in
the south Agastheswaram and Thovalai taluks in the East and the
"Arabian sea" in the West.
Edaicode, Ezhudesam, Kalial, Keezhkulam, Keezhmidalam,
Killiyoor, Kulapuram, Kunnathoor, Mangadu, Methukummal,
MidalamNallor, Nattalam, Pacode, Painkulam, Palloor, Vellamcode and
Vilavancode.
There is one Municipality and three development blocks viz,
Kuzhithurai, Munchirai, Melpuram and [Link] area of
Vilavancodetaluk is 321.04 sq. kms Headquarters of the taluk is
Kuzhithurai.
2.2 KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT
Kanyakumari District is in the state of Tamil Nadu with its four
taluks namely Agastheswaram, Thovalai, Kalkulam and [Link] is
of recent origin, formed from a part of princely state of Travancore
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Cochin on Ist November [Link] District lies in the Southern
most tip of Indian [Link] is one of the smallest districts in Tamil
[Link] has emerged as a tourist centre of international [Link] is noted
for rubber plantations and flower [Link] attempt is made in this
chapter to deal with the general profile of Kanyakumari District.
2.2.1 LOCATION
Kanyakumari District is located at the southern tip peninsular India
and bordered by Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala state to West and
Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu to the North and East.
The District lies between 77o05' and 77o36' of the Eastern longitude
and 80o03' and 80o03' of the Northern [Link] South Eastern
boundary is the Gulf of Mannar (Bay of Bengal) while on the South and
South – West boundaries are the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
2.3 PROFILE OF VILAVANCODE TALUK
Vilavancodetaluk is one of the biggest taluks in Kanniyakumari
[Link] is bounded by Western ghats in the North, Kalkulamtaluk in the
South, Agastheehwaram and Thovalaitaluks in the East and the Arabian
Sea in the West.
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2.3.1 Vilavancode taluk–revenue villages
Table 2.1
Vilavancode Taluk – Revenue Villages
1. Anducode
2. Edaicode
3. Keezhkulam
4. Kollemcode
5. Mancode
6. Nalloor
7. Painkulam
8. Vellamcode
9. Arudesam
10. Ezhudesom
11. Keezhimidalam
12. Kulappuram
13. Methukkummal
14. Nattalam
15. Paloor
16. Vilavancode
17. Arumanai
18. Kaliyal
19. Killiyoor
20. Kunnathoor
21. Midalam
22. Pacode
23. Palukal
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2.3.2 Demographics
According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Vilavancode had a
population of 587,924 with 290,860 males and 297,064 [Link]
were 1021 women for every 1000 [Link] taluk had a literacy rate of
[Link] population in the age group below 6 was 27,715 males and
26,478 females.
2.3.3 Occupation background of the people
In this taluk the main occupation of the people is agriculture,
fishing, weaving, coir marketing, cashew processing, brick making, stone
breaking and rubber tapping.
2.3.4 Education
The education institutions in Vilavancodetaluk includes 20 – Pre
Primary Schools, 121 – Primary Schools, 54 – Middle Schools, 38 – High
Schools, 35- Higher Secondary Schools, 24 – Matriculation Higher
Secondary Schools,4 – Arts and Science Colleges, 2- Engineering and
Technology Colleges and 21- I.T.I's.
2.3.5 Marketing
There is a regulated market in the taluk covering 7 [Link]
addition to it there are 4 unregulated markets in Melpuram block, 9 in
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Munchirai block and 7 in Killiyoor [Link] are weekly bazaar on
weekly Sunday are found to be 4 in Melpuram.
2.3.6 Temples
The important temple in this taluk is given below. Thrimala
Mahadever temple is situated in this taluk. It is one of the famous Sivan
temples in Kanyakumari district. The historical important culverts are
presented in this temple, this is treated as first Sivan temple for the
Sivalayaootam.
The Kootalumoodu Arulmigu Bhadreshwarai Amman temple is
famous for Vaanavedikai, Kollemcode Thookam is celebrated for years.
The famous Athencode as an memorial is situated in this taluk.
2.3.7 Tourism and places of interest
[Link] Beach
This beach is located on the West coast near Painkulam village in
[Link] is a fine beach adored with coconut [Link] is also a
magnificent estuary where the river meets the [Link] in a catamaran
(small boat) in the river can be a pleasant experience which can be
arranged through local fisher man.
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Table 2.2
Block and Municipality of Vilavancodetaluk
Block /
Head quarters Area
municipality
Melpuram Pacode 161.18 [Link]
Munchirai Munchirai 72.01 [Link]
Killiyoor Tholayavattam 82.70 [Link]
2.4 MELPURAM
Melpuram is a historical place in Kanyakumari district, Tamil
Nadu in India. Rubber plantation plays an important role in this village's
economy. Melpuram is quasi town which is sandwiched by Pacode town
Panchayat and Edaicode Panchayat also. The Melpuram union block
name derived from this beautiful small town which incorporate 10 village
panchayats and 6 town panchayats. Christians and Hindus are the
inhabitants of the Melpuram which is proudly saying that there is no
communal violences having been seen and the people of Melpuram
shares their harmony in all the efforts to make a better society.
2.4.1 History
Melpuram had been also a part of the Travancore kingdom till
India got freedom the British. After India emerging as country, the small
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town was an enclave of the state of Kerala. The efforts being taken by the
Kanyakumari district leaders such as Marshel Nesamony, Ponnapannadar
and Chithamparanathan Nadar etc., who fought against to the state of
Kerala in order to join with Tamil Nadu made ease Melpuram to be the
part of Tamil Nadu.
2.4.2 Landmarks
Churches and Temples are the landmarks of Melpuram. The
Assemblies of God church (AG) which is more than 100 year old church
and the Alapancode temple at the out skirts of Melpuram hoists the unity
of Hindus of Melpuram.3 Roman Catholic churches and 3 CSI churches
defend from all the sides of Melpuram. The statue of Indira Gandhi is a
proud icon at the core of Melpuram junction which is always landmarked
for the strangers to Melpuram.
2.4.3 Economy
The rubber industry is a main income source of the people of
[Link] extinct of the paddy fields and banana planting is a chaos
for future generation. The agriculture of Marichinikilangu and Palm Tree
are also a diminishing sectors in the areas of Melpuram which was once
considered as a livelihood. The income from the Coconut trees are not
relied on since the booming of rubber has been welcomed.
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2.5 KILLIYUR
Killiyur is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari District in the India
State of Tamil Nadu.
2.5.1 Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Killiyur had a population of
19,275.Malesconstitue51% of the population and females 49%.Killiyur
has an average literacy rate of 75% higher than the national average of
59.5%, male literacy is 77% and female literacy is 72%. In Killiyur, 11%
of the population is under 6 years of age.
2.6 MUNCHIRAI
Munchirai is a block or Panchayat Union of Kanyakumari district,
[Link] is one among the Nine Administrative divisions of the district of
Kanyakumari. The present President of the Munchirai Panchayat is Mr.
Prem Kumar. It includes the following 11 Village Panchayats.
Adaikkakuzhi
Choozhal
Kulappuram
Mankad
Munchirai
Nadaikavu
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Thoothoor
Vavarai
Vilathurai
Painkulam
Methukummal
2.6.1 Language used
The language spoken by the people of this taluk are Tamil and
Malayalam.
2.6.2 Climate
The people have a pleasant climate. The factors that influence the
climate conditions are the monsoon winds, proximity to the sea and
stepping height of the Western Ghats. Though the period of non season
prevails from July to September.
2.6.3 Rainfall
The period of South West monsoon is from June to September. The
North East monsoon comes in between October and December. The
average rainfall is generally high in the Northern parts of Kanyakumari
District.
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Normal
a)North East monsoon – 256.0
b)South North monsoon – 559.1
Actual
a)North East monsoon – 169.1
b)South North monsoon – 239.8
2.7. LIST OF PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS IN VILAVANCODE
TALUK
1. Axis Bank
2. Bandhan Bank
3. Catholic Syrian Bank
4. City Union Bank
5. Dhanalaxmi Bank
6. DCB Bank HDFC Bank
7. ICICI Bank
8. .IDFC Bank
9. Karnataka Bank
[Link] Bank
[Link] Vysya Bank
[Link] and Kashmir Bank
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[Link] Bank
[Link] Mahindra Bank
[Link] Vilas Bank
[Link] Bank
[Link] Bank
[Link] Indian Bank
[Link] Bank
2.8 CONCLUSION
This chapter consists of information about the Taluk and District's
area profile. The area under which the study is conducted are located in
Vilavancode Taluk.
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CHAPTER- III
AN OVERVIEW OF WORK LIFE BALANCE
3.1INTRODUCTION
The term work life balance ( Work Life Balance) was coined in
1956 in response to the growing concerns by individuals and
organizations a like that work can impinge upon the quality of family life
and vice- versa, thus giving rise to the concepts of “ family-work
conflict”(FWC) and “work- family conflict”(WFC). The former is also
referred to as “work interferes with family”(WIF) while the latter is also
known as”family interferes with work” (FIW).In other words, from the
scarcity or zero-sum perspective, time devoted to work is construed as
time taken away from one’s family life.
Work/life programs existed in the 1930s. The policies and
procedures established by an organization with the goal to enable
employees to efficiently do their jobs and at the same time provided
flexibility to handle personal concerns or problems at their family people
entering the workforce today are more likely to turn down to promotions
if it is new job means, the employee is having to bring more work to
home.
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In most developing countries, at least until recently, only men
worked outside of the home. The old, established joined Hindu family
system facilitated a clear division of responsibilities between the old and
the young in terms of decision making, the oldest male member in a
patriarchal society is the head of household and would make all the
important decisions; male and female the men would work outside the
household, where as the women are responsible for raising children and
taking charge of a myriad household responsibilities, including in some
low- income families in certain parts of india , walking manymiles each
day to fetch water and fire wood.
3.2. HISTORY
The work- leisure dichotomy was invented in the mid-1800s. Paul
Krassneer remarked that anthropologists use a definition of happiness that
is to have as little separation as possible “between your work and your
play”. The expression “work- life balance” was first used in the United
Kingdom in the late 1970s to describe the balance between an
individual’s work and personals life. In the United States , this phrase was
first used in 1986.
Most recently, there has been a shift in the workplace as a result of
advances in technology. Employees have many methods, such as emails,
computers, and cell phones, which enable them to accomplish their work
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beyond the physical boundaries of their office. Researches have found
that employees who consider their work roles to be an important
component of their identities will be more likely to apply these
communication technologies to work while in their non- work domain.
Many authors believe that parents being affected by work- life
conflict will either reduce the number of hour’s one works where other
authors suggest that a parent may run away from family life or work more
hours at a workplace. This implies that each individual views work-life
conflict differently.
Employee assistance professionals say there are many causes for
this situation ranging from personal ambition and the pressure of family
obligations to the accelerating space of technology. According to a recent
study for the center for Work- Life Policy,1.7 million people consider
their jobs and their work hours excessive because of globalization.
3.3. DEFINITIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
The word Work-Life Balance is sometimes considered as
interwoven with Work- family conflict. However, it can be argued that
the latter is more limited in scope than the former because the focus in
work- family conflict is more on the relations between work& family. It
is also referred to as family work arrangements (AWA).
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Work- life Balance is the relationship between time and space of
work & non-work in societies where income is predominantly generated
and distributed through labor markets. Work-Life Balance is being aware
of different demands on time and energy saving the ability to make
choices in the allocation of time and energy knowing what values to
apply.
Much confusion and ambiguity surrounds in understanding and
defining the term Work-Life Balance. As a term in its own right Work-
Life Balance is rarely defined for reasons that will become clearer as the
discussion progresses. Many authors attempt to define Work-Life
Balance policy or Work- Life Balance arrangements. Nevertheless it is
possible to discern a number of distinct strands in the literature in relation
to definitional and conceptual issues. The first of these themes concerns
the contention area of family friendly versus Work-Life family in order to
reflect a broader and more inclusive way of conceptualizing the issue and
to enable men and those without children, for example to identify with
them. However the perception that Work-Life Balance policies are a
family matter and aimed solely at women with children is still held by
many employees & employers.
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3.4. BENEFITS OF WORK LIFE BALANCE
The employees and employers need to manage well both their both
personal and job related stresses. If this strategy is managed well then it
can surely reap the following benefits:
3.4.1 Employer ’s benefit
There will be a reduction in absenteeism rates and lateness.
Work life balance paves a way for increased employee morale and
commitment.
It helps in reduction in stress and improved productivity.
It leads to the attraction of skilled employee.
The policies of work life balance assists to decrease in employee
turnover.
It provide for Lower Recruitment and Training Cost.
It increases return on investment as employee stay for a longer or
period.
3.4.2 Employee’s benefit
Worklife balance policies provide the ability to manage work and
individual commitments.
It leads to improved personal and family relationships.
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It guides to have increased focus, motivation and job satisfaction
knowing that the family and work commitments are being met.
It leads to less distraction.
Paving a way for high morale and motivation
Directs in increased job security due to organizational support
through work life balance policies.
3.5. EFFECT OF WORK – LIFE BALANCE
The case for work –life balance trends to be made on two counts.
First, that work life balance improves individuals health, well being
and job satisfaction.
Second that business can benefit from work life balance because
these policies.
Improve productivity and worker commitment
Reduce sickness absence
Increase retention rates for talented workers and reduce
replacement costs
Allow organizations to recruit from a wider pool of talent
Enable organizations to offer services beyond usual business
hours by employing workers on different shifts that fit in with
carring responsibilities.
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3.5.1 Characteristics
Work Life Balance Business Benefits.
Not constant, comes and goes with life changes
It takes WORK
The process of seeking balance can be deeply rewarding.
3.6 HRD – WORK LIFE BALANCE
Managing a home while raising young children when both spouses
are employed outside the home is challenging and stressful. Balancing
one’s work responsibilities and desires with one’s responsibilities and
interests outside work is, at best, challenging. While balancing work
commitments with life commitments involves a myriad of trade –offs for
two-income familes with children, it also provides ongoing challenges for
adults who remain single or do not have children.
Mid-life workers often deal with balance issues from two ends of
the spectrum: young children and ageing parents. This issue, however,
includes employees beyond those who have children. Many employees
are choosing to stay unmarried but still have critical and valuable
commitments outside work. Individuals affected by trying to balance
work and their lives outside work represent nearly the entire working
population. Organizations are indeed helping their workforce achieve
balance between work and the rest of their life. Work-Life Balance
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programs are pervasive in organizations today i.e on-site day care, elder-
care assistance, flexible scheduling, job sharing, adoption benefits, on-site
summer camps, pet- care and even lawn care for employees who travel.
It is time to move the issue beyond programs to install a way of
thinking throughout corporations on the need for balancing work and life
successfully and equitably. HRD professionals, the developers of people,
are in a unique position to facilitate the transformation from providing
employees with helpful programs to recognizing and rewarding
employees who are able to work hard and effectively but still maintain a
satisfying life outside work. Specific actions are articulated that human
resource development professionals can demonstrate to drive the change.
Human resource developers who are charged with developing the
workforce, must get involved in the transformation campaign. Work-life
integration is not strictly a human resource management issue; it is an
organizational effectiveness issue and HRD has the opportunity to play a
key role.
3.7. THE GLOBAL SCENARIO OF WORK LIFE BALANCE
During the 1960s and 1970s, employers considered work-life
mainly an issue for working mothers who struggled with the demands of
their jobs and raising children. Duringthe 1980s, recognizing the value
and needs of women contributions, pioneering organizations (IBM,
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Deloitee) began to change their internal workplace policies, procedurs
and benefits.
The changes included maternity leave, employee assistance
programs (EAPs), flexi-time, home-based work, and child-care referral.
During the 1980s men also began voicing work-life concerns. The term
‘work life balance’ was first coined in 1986 in reaction to the unhealthy
choices that many Americans were making in favor of the work place as
they opted to neglect family, friends and leisure activities in the pursuit of
corporate goals. Articles of the time suggested a sharp increase in the
working hours of the Americans. This had started to affect their families
and individual health. Work life balance slowly was gaining grounds in
the various organizations. By the end of the decade, Work life balance
was seen as more than just a women’s issue, affecting men, families,
organizations and cultures.
3.8. THE INFLUENCING ELEMENTS IN WORK LIFE BALANCE
Many companies have responded to the evolving set of issues and
with the influencing elements related to work life balance by introducing
a wide variety of work-life balance practices. These practices help the
employees to balance both work and life equally where it supports the
employer to increase the retention of the employee. Some of the
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influencing factors include working hours and flexibility, time bind, job
satisfaction, job autonomy and organizational commitment
3.9 WORK LIFE BALANCE – PROSPECTS FOR INDIAN
ORGANISATIONS
Comparing with the past, today one can see a noticeable difference
in Indian organizations vision, philosophy, leadership styles and people
oriented HR interventions. Consequently, Indian organizations have
started getting respect globally. HR practitioners are striving to
experiment the existing policies and exploring other innovative policies,
schemes and interventions to motivate and involve large number of
employees. However , managing employee work life balance has still not
become a core strategic fact of people management practices in Indian
organizations, which have the competitive advantage in terms of young
talents in comparison to the west. This demands attention to tap available
talents for superior performance.
3.10. WORK –LIFE BALANCE – THE TRENDS AND NEW
APPROACHES AHEAD
The challenge of work- life balance in our society is unlikely to
disappear. The concept of work life balance is gaining a great deal of
attention in both the academic and corporate worlds. The employees are
often preoccupied with work when not working , and when in the
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company of family and loved ones, experience an inability to be
meaningfully engaged in no work spheres. Modern work has become
more knowledge based, fluid and intellectual ; overworked people think
about work all of the time. For many people, work has become
cognitively intrusive.
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CHAPTER - IV
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the study
on work life balance of private sector bank employees in Vilavancode
Taluk.
The analysis of data requires a number of closely related
operations, application of these categories to raw data through coding,
tabulation and drawing from inferences.
In the present study, data have been collected from 60 respondents
from Vilavancode taluk for analyzing the world life balance of private
sector bank employees.
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4.2 PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENT
4.2.1 Age
Age wise classification is an important factor for this analysis. The
age is classified in to various stages the following table shows the age
wise classification of the respondents.
Table 4.1
Age wise Distribution
Age No. of respondents Percentage
20 – 30 10 17
31 – 40 12 20
41 – 50 27 45
50 Above 11 18
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 45 percent of the
respondents belongs to the age group of 41-50 years, 20 percent of the
respondents are between 31-40 years, and 18 percent of the respondents
are under the age group of above.
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Chart4.1
Age wise Distribution
50%
45%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
20% 17% 18%
15%
10%
5%
0%
20 – 30 31 – 40 41 – 50 50 Above
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4.2.2 Gender
Males and female are considered to be the acceptable gender group
in the society. The following table shows that gender classification of the
respondent.
Table 4.2
Gender wise Distribution
Gender No. of respondents Percentage
Male 44 73
Female 16 27
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 73 percent of the
respondents are Male and 27 percent of the respondents are Female.
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Chart 4.2
Gender wise Distribution
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
73%
30%
20%
27%
10%
0%
Male Female
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4.2.3 Family structure
Family structure is an important factor in the work life balance of
private bank employee. The following table shows that the family
structure of the respondents.
Table 4.3
Family structure of the respondents
Family No. of respondents Percentage
Nuclear 55 92
Joint 5 8
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 92 percent of the
respondent is living in a nuclear family 8 percent of the respondents
belong to the joint family.
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Chart 4.3
Family structure of the respondents
100%
90%
80%
70%
60% 92%
50%
40%
30%
20%
8%
10%
0%
Nuclear Joint
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4.2.4 Marital status
Marital status is an important factor in the work life balance of
private bank employees. The following table shows the marital status of
the respondents.
Table 4.4
Marital status of respondents
Marital status No. of respondents Percentage
Married 40 67
Unmarried 20 33
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that, out of 60 respondents 67 percent of the
respondents are married, remaining are unmarried.
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Chart 4.4
Marital status of respondents
33%
Married
Unmarried
67%
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4.2.5 Working hour
The following table shows that the normal working hour per day.
Table 4.5
Working hours of respondents
Working hours No. of respondents Percentage
Less than 8 hrs 25 42
8 to 10 8 13
10 to 12 19 32
Above 12 8 13
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 42 percent of the
respondents are working less than 8 hrs, 32 percent of the respondents are
10 to 12 hrs, 13 percent of the respondents are 8 to 10 hrs, 13 percent of
the respondents are above 12 hrs.
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Chart 4.5
Working hours of respondents
13%
42% Less than 8 hrs
8 to 10
10 to 12
32% Above 12
13%
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4.2.6 Position
The following table shows that the position of the employees.
Table 4.6
Position of the respondents
Position No. of respondents Percentage
Officer 10 17
Deputy/Assistant
19 32
Manager
Manager 20 33
Chief Manager 11 18
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 33 percent of the
respondents are manager, 32 percent of the respondents are
Deputy/Assistant Manager, 18 percent of the respondents are Chief
Manager, 17 percent of the respondents are officer.
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Chart 4.6
Position of the respondents
35% 33%
32%
30%
25%
20% 18%
17%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Officer Deputy/Assistant Manager Manager Chief Manager
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4.2.7 Current work basis
The following table regarding the working time of the respondents.
Table 4.7
Current work basis
Work Basis No. of respondents Percentage
Full time 58 97
Part time 2 3
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 97 percent of the
respondents work as full time basis remaining respondents works under
the part-time basis.
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Chart 4.7
Current work basis
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Full time Part time
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4.2.8 Stress level
The following table shows the stress level of the employees.
Table 4.8
Stress level
Stress level No. of respondents Percentage
Very stressful 12 20
Stressful 18 30
Slightly stressful 22 37
Not at all stressful 8 13
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents, 37 percent of the
respondents feels slightly stressful, 30 percent of the respondents feel
their work is stressful, 20 percent of the respondents feels very stressful,
13 percent of the respondents feels free about their works.
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Chart 4.8
Stress level
40% 37%
35%
30%
30%
25% 20%
20%
15%
13%
10%
5%
0%
Very stressful
Stressful
Slightly stressful
Not at all stressful
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4.2.9 Schedule
The following table is regarding the work schedule
Table 4.9
Schedule
Schedule No. of respondents Percentage
Flexible 40 67
Not Flexible 20 33
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 67 percent of the
respondents feels their works are flexible,remaining respondents feel not
flexible.
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Chart 4.9
Schedule
33%
Flexible
Not Flexible
67%
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4.2.10 Attend family functions
The following table shows that the opinion of the respondents
regarding the family function.
Table 4.10
Attend family function
Attend family
No. of respondents Percentage
functions
Always 10 17
Most of the time 20 33
Sometime 5 8
Seldom 15 25
Never 10 17
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table reveals that out of 60 respondents 33 percent of
the respondents are most of the time attend their family functions 25
percent of the respondents are seldom, 17 percent of the respondents are
always attend their family function, remaining respondents are never
attend their family function.
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Chart 4.10
Attend family function
35% 33%
30%
25%
25%
20%
17% 17%
15%
10% 8%
5%
0%
Always Most of the time Sometime Seldom Never
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4.2.11 Pay home Bills
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees ability
to pay their home Bills
Table 4.11
Pay Home Bills
Pay Home Bills No. of respondents Percentage
Always 40 66
Most of the time 0 0
Sometime 10 17
Seldom 0 0
Never 10 17
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that 66 percent of the employees’ pay their
home bills regularly. 17 percent of the employees never or sometimes pay
their home bills. Maximum number of employees pays their home bills
regularly.
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4.2.12 Family out on vacation
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees take
their family out on vacation
Table 4.12
Family out on vacation
Family out on vacation No. of respondents Percentage
Twice in a year 11 18
Once in a year 31 52
Once is three year 9 15
Once in five year 0 0
Never 9 15
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that 52 percent of the employees take their
family out on the vacation once in a year. 18 percent of the employees
take their family out two times in a year. But 15 percent of the
employees never take their family out on their vacation. Thus we can say
that some employees are balancing their dual life.
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4.2.13 Purchase articles from grocery shop
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees go to
grocery shop for purchasing home articles.
Table 4.13
Purchase articles from grocery shop
Go to grocery shop No. of respondents Percentage
Always 5 8
Most of the time 10 17
Sometime 15 25
Seldom 0 0
Never 30 50
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table reveals that 50 percent of the employees never go
for purchasing grocery item from the market. 25 percent of the employees
were sometimes purchasing their grocery.
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4.2.14 Efficiency affect by long working hour
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees
regarding the long working hour affect their efficiency.
Table 4.14
Efficiency affect by long working hour
Pay Home Bills No. of respondents Percentage
Always 0 0
Most of the time 10 17
Sometime 35 58
Seldom 5 8
Never 10 17
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that 58 percentage of the employees says
that long hours affect their efficiency some of the times. 17 percent of the
employees say that long working hours never affect their efficiency.
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4.2.15 Health suffer due to workload
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees health
is suffering because of their work.
Table 4.15
Health suffer due to work
Pay Home Bills No. of respondents Percentage
Strongly agree 10 17
Agree 10 17
Partially agree 25 41
Disagree 15 25
Strongly disagree 0 0
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that 41 percent of the employees partially
agreed that their health is suffering due to their workload. 25 percent of
the employees are disagreed that health is not suffering due to their
workload.
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4.2.16 Ability of work life balance
The following table shows that the opinion of the employees about
their ability to manage their work life.
Table 4.16
Ability of work life balance
Ability of work life
No. of respondents Percentage
balance
Very well balanced 10 17
Some what balanced 20 33
Balanced 20 33
Some what out of
5 8
balanced
Very out of balanced 5 8
Total 60 100
Source: Primary data
The above table shows that 33 percent of the employees are
some what and balance their work life. 17 percent of the employees very
well balance their work life.
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4.3 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
An attempt is made to analyze whether there exist any preference
in personal factor. That is age, position, working hour. Ability of work
life balance etc. the analysis is made with the help of chi-square value.
The formula used for these analyses is given below
χ 2=
∑ (O−E)2
E
Where,
O – observed frequency
E – Expected frequency
RT ×CT
E=
N
RT – Row total
CT = Column Total
N = Total of the observation
4.3.1 Comparison between Age and Ability of work life balance
The table shows the comparison between Age and ability of work
life balance. The age of the respondents are classified into fourstages they
are 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, above 50.
Ability of work life balance may grouped under very well
balanced. Somewhat balanced, somewhat out of balanced, very out of
balanced
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Table: 4.17
Comparison between age and ability of work life balance
Ability of work life balance
Very Somewhat Vary out
Age Somewhat
well Balanced out of of Total
balanced
balanced balanced balanced
20-30 1 6 1 1 1 10
31-40 1 4 5 1 1 12
41-50 5 9 9 2 2 27
above
3 1 5 1 1 11
50
Total 10 20 20 5 5 60
Source: Primary Data
∑ ( O−E )2 =8.333
E
Calculated value = 8.333
Degree of freedom = (r1) (c1)
= (41) (51)
=3x4
= 12
@ 5 percent significant level of the table value = 21.0
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The calculated value is 8.333 is less than the table value 21.0.
Hence hypothesis is accepted. That is there is no relationship between the
age of the respondent and ability of work life balance.
4.3.2 Comparison between working hour and ability of work life
balance
The working hour of the respondents is classified into four stages.
Less than 8hrs, 8 to 10hrs, 10 to 12hrs, above [Link] ability of work
life balanced may grouped under very well balanced. Somewhat
balanced, balanced, somewhat out of balances very out of balanced.
Table: 4.18
Comparison between working hour and ability of work life balance
Ability of work life balance
Working Somewhat Vary out
Very well Somewhat
hour Balanced out of of Total
balanced balanced
balanced balanced
Less than
5 9 8 1 2 25
8hrs
8 to 10 1 3 2 1 1 8
10 to 12 3 6 7 2 1 19
Above 12 1 2 3 1 1 8
Total 10 20 20 5 5 60
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Source: Primary Data
( O−E )2
∑ E
=7.6237
Calculated value = 7.6237
Degree of freedom = (r1) (c1)
= (41) (51)
= 3 x 4= 12
@ 5 percent significant level of table value = 21.0
The calculated value is 7.2637 is less than the table value 21.0. so
the hypothesis is accepted. That is there is no relationship between the
working hour and ability of work life balance.
4.3.3 Comparison between position and ability of work life balance
The table shows the comparison between position and ability of
work life balance. The position of the respondents are classified into four
stages they are officer, Deputy/Assistant managers, Manager, Chief
manager. Ability of work life balance may grouped under very well
balanced somewhat balanced, balanced, somewhatout of balanced, very
out of balanced.
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Table: 4.19
Comparison between position and ability of work life balance
Ability of work life balance
Somewhat Vary out
Position Very well Somewhat
Balanced out of of Total
balanced balanced
balanced balanced
Officer 1 5 2 1 1 10
Depty/Assistan
3 9 5 1 1 19
t
Manager 4 4 10 1 1 20
Chief manager 2 2 3 2 2 11
Total 10 20 20 5 5 60
Source: Primary Data
( O−E )2
∑ E
=10.726
Calculated value = 10.726
Degree of freedom = (r1) (c1)
= (41) (51)
=3x4
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= 12
@ 5 percent significant level of table value = 21.0
The calculated value is 10.726 is less than the table value 21.0
hence hypothesis is accepted. That is there is no relationship between the
position and ability of work life balance.
4.4 GARRETT RANKING
Garrett ranking was used to analyses the priorities, of the
employees. The percentile position. For the ranks was obtained using the
following
Formula:
100( Rij −0.5)
Percentile position ¿ Nj
Rij– Rank given for the factor by (i) individual
Nj– Individual
4.4 PRIORITIES OF THE EMPLOYEES
The rank can be converted in to score with help of Garrett’s table.
The mean score for all the factors ranked are exhibited in table 4.13 given
below
Table 4.20
Priorities
Factor 1 2 3 4 5 total
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Career 10 24 7 5 14 60
Health 8 12 31 5 4 60
Family 23 4 9 13 8 60
Wealth 12 7 2 8 21 60
Hobbies 4 3 11 31 13 60
Total 60 60 60 60 60 300
Source: Primary data
Rank given by the respondents for career
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 10 respondents
are giving 1st rank, 24 respondents are giving 2nd rank, 7 respondents are
giving 3rd rank. 5 respondents are giving 4th rank. 14 respondents are
giving 5th rank.
Rank given by the respondents for Health
The above table shows that out of 60 resp0ndents 8 respondents are
giving 1st rank. 12 respondents are giving 2nd rank. 31 respondents are
giving 3rd rank. 5 respondents are giving 4th rank. 4 respondents are giving
5th rank.
Rank given by the respondents for Family
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 26 respondents
26 respondents are giving 1st rank. A respondent are giving 2nd rank. 9
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respondents are giving 3rd rank. 13 respondents are giving 4th rank, 8
respondents are giving 5th rank.
Rank given by the respondents for Wealth
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 12 respondents
are giving 1st rank, 7 respondents are giving 2nd rank, 2 respondents are
giving 3rd rank, 8 respondents are giving 4th rank, 2 respondents are giving
5th rank.
Rank given by the respondents for Hobbies
The above table shows that out of 60 respondents 4 respondents are
giving 1st rank, 3 respondents are giving 2nd rank, 11 respondents are
giving 3rd rank, 31 respondents are giving 4th rank, 13 respondents are
giving 5th rank.
Percentile position
100( Rij −0.5)
Percentile position ¿ Nj
When, i – factor
j – individual
( 1−0.5 )
100 =10
5
( 2−0.5 )
100 =30
5
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(3−0.5)
100 =50
5
(4−0.5)
100 =70
5
(5−0.5)
100 =90
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4.4.2 Garrett Ranking for the priorities of the employees
The following table 4.20 shows that the priorities of the employees
on the basis of the Garrett ranking method.
Table 4.21
Garrett Rank Table
Factor Garrett score Rank
Career 51.18 III
Health 52.68 II
Family 55.65 I
Wealth 47.27 IV
Hobbies 42.52 V
Source: Primary data
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Above table shows that the various priorities of the employees.
The first priorities of the employees is “family”, the second priorities of
the employees is “Health”, the third priorities of the employees is
“Career”, the fourth priorities of the employees is “Wealth”, the fifth
priorities of the employees is “Hobbies”.
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CHAPTER – V
FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION
5.1 INTRODUCTION:
This research has been made to study the work life balance of
private sector bank employees in vilavancode taluk. The important
findings and suggestions given by the researcher and summarized below,
5.2 FINDINGS:
The findings of study summarized as follows,
1. Most of the respondents belong to the age group of 41-50.
2. 73 Percent of the employees are male and 27 Percent of the
employees are female.
3. 92 Percent of the employees are nuclear family.
4. 67 Percent of the employees are married remaining 33 percent of
the employees are unmarried.
5. Merely 42 percent of the employees surveyed works between less
than 8 hours this is good thing in the organization but 32 percent of
the employees work between 10 to12 hours which indicates the
increase in stress level.
6. 33 Percent of the employees are working at manager position.
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7. From Survey we can see that company is employing only full time
employees rather than part time.
8. Maximum number of employees are saying that they find
themselves in slightly stressful situation when balancing work life
but they some how balance their dual life.
9. All most all the employees think that flexible schedule should be
given to them that would help them to balance work and home
simultaneous and even increase in efficiency for the job.
[Link] number of employees is able to attend theirfamily
functions. This is some sight of balancing their dual life.
11.83 Percent of the employees say that they always pay their home
bills but 17 Percent of the employees never do that.
[Link] number of employees take their family out at least once
in a year but 15 Percent of the employees never take their family
out on vacation.
[Link] most all the male employees never go to grocery shop for
purchasing home articles. But on other hand female employees
goes to grocery shop always or most of the time or some time.
[Link] 83 Percent of employees saying that long working hours
some time affect their efficiency, but in the same course 17 Percent
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employees say that long working hour never affect their efficiency
as they are those employees who work less than 8 hrs.
[Link] most 45 Percent of employees say that they are agreeing that
their health is suffering due to their work. But 15 Percent of
employees say that they disagreeing this.
[Link] no of employees are somewhat and balance their work
life.
5.3 SUGGESTIONS
An integral part of every ones lives is their profession. The careers
are guided by opportunities and guidelines and responsibilities. There is a
need to ensure that these two domains do not work at cross purpose. A
satisfied and motivated workforce will act more responsibly not only
towards its professional requirements but also towards nature in general.
To instill a sense of motivation concept of Worklife Balance is a genuine
factor.
1. Initially, a formal communication strategy is plays a vital role to
create awareness about HR policies among the bank employees
working at different cadre at different places, that will not only
educate but also create awareness and healthy relationship among
the employees.
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2. Organization, especially Banking Industry involves hectic and
stressful jobs therefore Organizations can focus on bringing the
Flexible working hours Concept like Flexible Starting time
especially for women employees.
3. Building a rapport between employees and the organizations can be
increased by concentrating more on policies like Job sharing, time
off for family engagements, for Social Programmes with family
members, inviting family members for Award functions.
4. As the influx of Married women employees in banking profession
with dependents is more in number introduction of crèche facilities
is most prominent. It is viable tool as number of dual career
couples are increasing.
5. Giving Emotional support through counseling services is
considered to be the needs factor of today’s hectic work force by
that, work life balance can be effective manage with affecting the
normal work both inside and outside.
6. There should be a transparency in the reward and recognition
system of the organization. This will motivate the employees to
work with more commitment and involvement.
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7. Emotional Balance is also possible through provision of Training
programmes such as Personality Development programmes,
Meditation, Exercise and Yoga. The Banking industry can provide
a sound Training Programme in this regard.
8. Ensure fairness and consistency in the way than policies that
support work life balance are implemented.
5.4 CONCLUSION
Work Life Balance is thus a dynamic phenomenon. It is not a
structure but process leisure and social interaction is as much important
as work and career. An effective worker has to continuously juggle
around with different priorities and needs of domains of work and life. It
is thus summarized as the meaningful daily achievement and enjoyment
of four life quadrants; work, family, friends and staff. The work life
programmes are an investment for improving productivity, reducing
absenteeism and overheads and achieving improved customer service as
well as motivated, satisfied and equitable workforce especially for
Banking Industry.
Indian Banking system has made rapid stripes in network
expansion and has undergone a complete and never dreamt
transformation it its objectives, approaches and scale of operations. Banks
are technology drivers and are catalysts for bringing socio-economic
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Transformation of our country a goal considered hither to be outside the
Banking arena. Achieving work life balance in the fast phase of Banking
system and striking a balance between professional and personnel life is a
natural challenge for an individual. Organizations through the
implementation or by investing on work life Balance initiatives need to
give a radical support for its employees for the benefit of Individual,
Organisation and Society at large.
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