An Empirical Study on the Status of Work-Life Balance in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
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https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2014/v7i1/59241Keywords:
Work-Life Balance
, Work-Life Programs, Work-Family Stress, Work-Life Conflict, Work-Home Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance Policies, WorkplaceI31
, I38, J53, M50Paper Submission Date
, April 16, 2013, Paper sent back for Revision, October 20, Paper Acceptance Date, December 16, 2013.Abstract
Discussion on work-life balance is presently much in demand and both employers and employees are giving it the much needed importance . Much of the growing amount of research into work-life balance reflects the widespread interest in the topic. This study explores the status of work-life balance in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). In order to gain different perspectives on work-life balance in ONGC, the research design comprises of interviews with employees of ONGC, Ahmedabad Asset covering each level of employees - from staff to senior managerial level employees working with various departments with varying work schedules and covering both the genders - male and female employees. The key findings of the research are that the employees of ONGC had obtained a good work-life balance by making mutual adjustments. However, there is a need to develop work-life balance policies customized to individual needs with effective supportive system to reduce work-life conflicts.Downloads
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