Work Life Balance : A Study On Employees Of Manufacturing Company

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

It is the first Indian company to operate a customized zinc smelter designed for 100% imported zinc concentrate.The first Indian company to produce special high grade quality of zinc with 99.995% purity.

The objectives of the study are to understand the work-life balance of the employees of the company. For this a descriptive study was conducted. The data was collected through questionnaire and interviews and other secondary sources like company manuals and reports.

The target group selected for the study is the managerial staff of Zinc Manufacturing Company. The sampling method used for this is convenient sampling. A sample size of 43 is taken. The study reveals that most of the employees of Zinc Manufacturing Company have a proper work-life balance , and that they are able to handle their work lives as well as family lives effectively.

INTRODUCTION

This Work Life Balance study was conducted to find out if the employees of Zinc Manufacturing Company had a Work- Life Balance. Work-life balance has been cited as a standard measurement of quality of life in any organisation. Simple definition of work-life balance is “a perceived balance between work and rest of life”. As demand on work has intensified after the post-globalised work environment, its reflections are visible in the attitude of the individuals also. More pressure on work in the work place for longer hours results in compromising with quality of life, which lead to work life imbalances especially in private firms.

 

OBJECTIVES:

1. To identify the employees problems at work.

2. To identify the employees problems at home due to work

3. To analyze those factors which influence the ‘Work Life balances’ among the employees of Zinc Manufacturing Company.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Descriptive Study:

A descriptive study was conducted during the project work. Questionnaires were distributed and discussions were made with some of the employees. The industrial working conditions, type of work, employees attitudes were all studied.

Data Collection:

• Primary data: Questionnaires and personal discussions.
• Secondary data: This was collected from various sources like company booklets and internet.

Sampling Technique:

• Target population: Managerial staff of Zinc Manufacturing Company.
• Sampling method: Judgmental sampling

Statistical tools for data analysis:

• Simple percentage method
• Likert scale measurement
• Correlation
• One-way sample test
• Factor analysis

Limitations of the study:

Some of the employees did not reveal their personal information which may affect the final outcome of this project.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Human Resource development department consists of 7 sub section

1. HUMAN RESOURCE
It conducts training and development to all workers including management and contract basis workers also.

2. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
Activities of association, guest publicities, advertisement and the maintenance.

3. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIP
Trade union managemant, statutory complaints of contractors etc. comes under this section.

4. WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Canteen facilities , shift buses, uniform shoes, farewell arrangements, recreation activities and hospital visits come under this section.

5. SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Ensuring the safety of employees and contractors and house keeping practices are the activities of the safety department.

6. SECURITY DEPARTMANT
Monitoring entry and exit of employees and contract workers and all vehicles, fire fighting activities, company garden maintenance, colony garden maintenance, club house maintenance etc. comes under this department.

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