Work-Life Balance of Women Employees (Teachers) in Colleges and Universities in Patna, Bihar, India

Authors

  • Shashank Bhushan Lall Principal, Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, Patna University.
  • Piyush Ranjan Sahay Research Scholar, Department of Applied Economics and Commerce Patna University, Patna Management.

Keywords:

Work-Life Balance, Women Employees, Teachers, Colleges, Universities, Organizational Policies, Well -Being

Abstract

This research paper aims to explore the work-life equilibrium experienced by female faculty members, particularly educators, within colleges and universities situated in Patna, Bihar, India. The study scrutinizes diverse elements influencing work-life balance, encompassing workload, support structures, familial obligations, and institutional regulations. Data was amassed via surveys and interviews conducted with female educators in the area. The results underscore the hurdles encountered by women in attaining work-life harmony and propose tactics to enhance the overall welfare of female staff in tertiary education establishments.

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Shashank Bhushan Lall and Piyush Ranjan Sahay 2024. Work-Life Balance of Women Employees (Teachers) in Colleges and Universities in Patna, Bihar, India. International Journal of Innovations in Science, Engineering And Management. 2, (May 2024), 63–71.