An Empirical study of the Factors of Work-Life Balance Among IT Professionals in Chennai

Abstract

Work–life balance has become a critical concern for employees in the IT sector due to increasing workdemands,technology-driven work environments, and extended working hours. This study examines the key factors influencing work–lifebalanceamong IT professionals in Chennai, focusing on workload, job stress, organizational support, work hours, anddemographiccharacteristics. A sample of 208 IT employees was surveyed using a structured questionnaire, and statistical tools suchas Chi-squareand ANOVA were used to identify significant relationships between demographic variables and work–life balance perceptions. Thefindings reveal that factors such as workload manageability, tight deadlines, ability to disconnect from work, and organizational policiessignificantly differ across educational qualifications and gender groups. The study highlights the need for targeted and employee-centricwork–life balance strategies to reduce stress, enhance well-being, and improve productivity in the IT sector. Recommendationsemphasize the importance of supportive organizational culture, workload management, and flexible work arrangements.