ORGANIZATIONAL DRIVERS OF WORK–LIFE BALANCE IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: A STUDY OF EMPLOYEE PERCEPTIONS AT HETERO DRUGS

Purpose: The present study aims to examine the organizational drivers influencing work–life
balance among employees in the pharmaceutical industry, with special reference to Hetero
Drugs. It seeks to understand employee perceptions of work–life balance and to identify the
key organizational factors contributing to balance across the Research & Development and
Manufacturing and Production departments.
Methodology: The study adopts a descriptive and analytical research design, using primary
data collected through a structured questionnaire administered to employees of the selected
departments. Stratified random sampling was employed to ensure departmental representation.
The study collected 136 responses from the employees. Discriminant analysis was used to
assess differences in employee perceptions, while regression analysis was applied to evaluate
the influence of organizational drivers on work–life balance.
Findings: The findings indicate that employees face challenges such as limited recovery time,
inflexible working hours, continuous digital connectivity, and moderate organizational support,
which significantly affect their work–life balance. Organizational drivers including job
conditions, task pressure, employee motivation, workplace relations, and role clarity were
found to play a crucial role in shaping employees’ work–life experiences.
Conclusion: The study concludes that enhancing work–life balance at Hetero Drugs requires
employee-centric initiatives such as reasonable working hours, structured breaks, clear role
definitions, supportive leadership, and improved motivational practices. Strengthening
organizational support systems, promoting flexible work arrangements, and fostering a healthy work culture are essential for sustaining employee well-being, increasing productivity, and
ensuring long-term organizational effectiveness.