A study on Technological Advances affecting Employees Work-life Balance with special reference to IT MNC in India

  • Mr. Sachin Farfad Patil, Ms.Aayushi P Gaikwad

Abstract

Abstract- IT sector is one of the fastest emerging and growing industries in India. In an era of digitalization where automation and computerization has made everything very easy leading to ample opportunities in IT sector where salaries are attractive, but the work is monotonous. The impact of IT on workplaces, employees and employers as a whole has increased dramatically during the last two decades of the 21st century. Work-life balance indicates a balance of ones personal & professional life. Nowadays work life balance is a matter of concern for both employees and employers. The purpose of this study is to determine how advances in IT have affected employees work-life balance. This study focuses on the increase in the usage of smartphones, tablets, laptops etc. being used for work purposes during an employees personal time. It is rightly said that access of anything is bad, subsequently flexible working hours once a boon has know became a bane due to technological advancements. This study investigates and demonstrates how advances in technology have influenced employees work-life balance both positively and negatively. The research is descriptive in nature and we use questionnaire method for data collection. The present study is confined only to the IT MNC in India.

Published
2019-11-14
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Articles