Work-Life Balance and Employee Productivity: A Study in Organizational Behavior

• Kamesh Satish Pawar

  Research Scholar Department of Management Monad University , Hapur

  Author

Work-life balance (WLB) has increasingly become a significant factor affecting employee productivity, engagement, and overall organizational performance. As organizations face rising competition and employees encounter increasing job demands, maintaining equilibrium between professional and personal responsibilities is essential for sustainable workforce efficiency. This research examines the relationship between work-life balance initiatives and employee productivity through a mixed-method approach, including literature review, a case study, and survey-based data analysis. Using two structured tables, the study captures employee perceptions and managerial insights regarding flexible work policies, workload management, and organizational support. Findings indicate that effective WLB practices correlate positively with higher productivity, job satisfaction, and reduced absenteeism, while insufficient WLB leads to stress, burnout, and decreased performance. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of organizational policies that support employee well-being as a strategic tool to enhance productivity and maintain organizational competitiveness

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