A Study on the Significance of Work Life Balance of the Employees in the Sector of Hospitality and Tourism
- 1. Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune
- 2. Dean, Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration & Research, Pune
- 3. Academic Counsellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Description
Work-life balance is a work-life balance phenomenon that has become more and more attractive in recent decades. Promoting work-life balance is proving to be a difficult and daunting task for the hospitality industry. Work and income have become important factors for people, and as a result, they unwittingly sacrifice work-life balance in favor of more favorable incentives and opportunities. The hospitality industry is known for its demanding working hours, emotional work and highly stressful work environments. Hospitality professionals expect their employees to do their best despite the personal crises they face. We encountered major obstacles in trying to balance the needs of our employees. As the world's largest sector, the hospitality industry is greatly impacted by positive or negative changes occurring in the area of work-life balance. It's a well-known paradox that people working in the industry have different views on work-life balance issues, even though many agree that positive progress has been made. This research paper is an overview of research in the field of work-life balance. In the 21st century, work-life balance is of paramount importance in today's work scenario for professionals struggling to prioritize their personal and professional lives. This global shift in the work environment is impacting how organizations and day-to-day operations are managed. Employee expectations and behaviors regarding work and home responsibilities are also changing. These changes have forced organizations to implement better working conditions and various employee benefits and policies to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Achieving a healthy work-life balance isn't something you can do in a day. Instead, it is an ongoing process that can be achieved through the joint efforts of the organization and its employees. If there is a win-win situation, it is a mutual compromise struggle. In today's fast-paced work environment, most of us are under pressure to do more, faster, and more with fewer resources. The pressure to succeed seems to be greater than ever. While doing the work of two or three people at work, we are being exemplary parents, enriching our personal lives, raising perfect children, enjoying our hobbies, volunteering in our communities, and taking care of our bodies and minds. , are expected to improve themselves and heart. Finding balance is a great goal, but not a realistic one for most people. Instead, it has become just a "to do" on an ever-growing guilt-inducing list. Sometimes you have to work more than usual, other times you have more time. Sometimes you can focus more on your hobbies and passions. Otherwise, other priorities take precedence. Sometimes you really take care of yourself and other times it loosens up a bit. There are times when we give our family more attention, and times when we have less energy and less time each day to focus on them. The goal of balance is to live a balanced life, regularly renewing and refreshing your creative energy so that you can reach your highest potential. If you have enough time to pursue both interests, you can achieve a balanced life. But when one side of your life feels like it's using too much energy, it can make you feel stressed, less productive, and strain your relationships. This white paper examines the risks associated with work-life balance, the benefits of a healthy work-life balance, and the strategies you can adopt to maintain a perfect work-life balance.
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