A Study on Employee Work-Life Balance at Nagapattinam

  • Authors

    • Sowarna lakshmi Professor, Department of management studies and Research, EGS Pillay Engineering college, Nagapttinam, India. Author
    • R.J. Preethi MBA student, Department of Management studies and Research, EGS Pillay Engineering college, Nagapattinam, India. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-V9I2P102

    Published 04-06-2026

  • Work-Life Balance, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction, Workplace Stress, Flexible Work, Nagapattinam District

    Issue

    Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    S. lakshmi and P. R.J., “A Study on Employee Work-Life Balance at Nagapattinam”, IJIRHT, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 08–16, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-V9I2P102.

  • Abstract

    Work-life balance has emerged as a critical concern in contemporary organizational management. This study investigates the level of work-life balance among employees in Nagapattinam District and analyzes its impact on job performance, satisfaction, and overall well-being. A descriptive research design was adopted with a sample of 150 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Primary data was collected via structured questionnaire and analyzed using percentage analysis, chi-square test, Pearson correlation, and one-way ANOVA. Key findings reveal that 74% of employees experience frequent overtime, 80% believe work-life balance improves productivity, and 75.4% report mental exhaustion. Correlation analysis confirmed a significant positive relationship (r = 0.451, p < 0.001) between long working hours affecting personal life and stress reducing productivity. ANOVA results indicate a significant difference in mental exhaustion levels across age groups (F = 3.303, p = 0.013). The study concludes that flexible work policies, mental health support, and better workload distribution are essential for improving employee well-being and organizational productivity.

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