WORK–LIFE BALANCE IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR: AN ANALYSIS OF INFLUENCING FACTORS AND IMPROVEMENT MEASURES WITH REFERENCE TO HETERO DRUGS

Purpose: The study aims to examine the level of work–life balance among employees in the
pharmaceutical sector and to identify the key organizational and job-related factors influencing
it, with special reference to Hetero Drugs. It also seeks to propose strategic measures to enhance
work–life balance in order to promote employee well-being and organizational effectiveness.
Methodology: The research adopts a quantitative approach, collecting primary data from
employees across various departments and job roles through a structured questionnaire. The
study adopted the convenient sampling method and collected 145 sampling responses from the
hetero drugs employees. Statistical tools such as regression analysis and exploratory factor
analysis were employed to assess the impact of influencing factors and to identify the
underlying dimensions of improvement measures.
Findings: The results indicate that job flexibility, manageable workloads, supervisory support,
organizational policies, stress management practices, and technology-enabled work processes
significantly affect employees’ work–life balance. Additionally, managerial support and
wellness-oriented initiatives were found to play a crucial role in sustaining employee
engagement and overall satisfaction.
Conclusion: The study concludes that fostering an employee-centric work environment
through flexible work arrangements, supportive leadership, effective job design, and
continuous evaluation of work–life balance initiatives is essential for enhancing employee
satisfaction, retention, and long-term organizational performance in the pharmaceutical
industry.