scholarly journals The success trap: A case study of early career agricultural education teachers’ conceptualizations of work-life balance

2020 ◽  
GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 206-212
Author(s):  
Dr. D. Shoba ◽  
Dr. G. Suganthi

Employees and employers are facing issues in work life balance. It has become a difficult domain now, because the work needs have increased due to an increase in work pressure and complexities in handling the technology. As there are drastic changes in the rules and regulations in the work scenario of the aviation industry, it makes work life balance of employees difficult and set more hurdles. Hence there are many distractions and imbalances in the life of women employees in the aviation industry working across all levels. This work pressure is creating high level of hurdles in maintaining a harmonious job and family life, especially for female aviation employees. Data is collected from 50 female crew members working at Cochin International Airport. The objective of this study is to analyze the work life balance of working females of Cochin International Airport and its influence on their personal and specialized lives. The result of the study shows that the management should frame certain policies which will help employees to have the balance among their personal and expert lives.


The study explores the adversities faced by wompreneurs (Women Entrepreneurs) of Odisha and talks about their work-life balance issues. The paper presents the viewpoint (motivation) of wompreneurs as to why they think of starting an enterprise of their own. Focus is also laid onthe supportive factors of wompreneurs and factors that disrupt maintaining their work-life balance.The present exploratory paper is the outcome of a pilot study that has been performed using thematic investigation & analysis to find out solutions for the above-mentioned issues. For this paper, Qualitative research is used, which is conducted by assimilating data from personal interviews and thematically analyzing it. Suggestions for better work-life balance are given at the end. The area of work-life balance is devoid of studies in India, where wompreneurs are expected to have a better work-life balance as they are their own “boss”, the paper tries to explore the authenticity of such assumptions. The model has been devised with the above research objectives to provide insight into motivating factors and work-life balance issues of wompreneurs, which can help the Government, policy-makers, research fraternity and other training counselling institutions to emphasize such emerging issues that would lead to empowered women as well as an empowered Nation. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Wompreneurs, Case study, Work-life balance, Role conflict


Author(s):  
Deepa Singh

The concept of work life balance emerged during the Industrial Revolution. In those days Industrialists agreed upon labour union’s demand of ‘One day off’. Later on, this is converted into ‘two day off’ which is followed in all the western countries. Grady et al (2008) stated that the term’ work-life balance’ is more comprehensive and includes “family, community, recreation and personal time.” The objectives of the research are to study the impact of practices followed in Norway and India on work-life balance, to gain insight on Google company’s work-life balance practices, to identify and suggest vital work-life balance practices that can be applied in Indian context. The research is descriptive in nature. The data has been collected mainly from secondary sources – research papers, annual report of companies (employee engagement) and articles. The tools used for achieving objectives and analysing are comparison method, case study analysis and survey method. The comparative and case study analysis shows that the education system, job security, income inequality are some of the factors which hinder the work-life balance in India. Flexi hours, time for creativity, family participation in workplace boost the enthusiasm and morale of the employees. The research is based on secondary sources. The primary data would more effectively convey the problems faced in work life balance. The work-life balance practices followed by only one company is taken into the study due to time constraint. The comparative analysis of work-life balance practices of big films would give better insight and would help in deriving dynamic solution. The sector centred, institution centred or gender centred study will give broader overview of the work-life balance. The search acts a base for comparative analysis.


2005 ◽  
pp. 189-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Tailby ◽  
Mike Richardson ◽  
Andy Danford ◽  
Paul Stewart ◽  
Martin Upchurch

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. e57-e58
Author(s):  
Anne Rowan-Legg

Abstract BACKGROUND The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) is the national professional paediatric organization representing over 3000 child and youth health care providers. As future leaders, early career paediatricians (ECP, defined as those in their first 5 years of practice) are highly valued CPS members, and facilitating their active engagement is a key organizational priority. ECPs comprise 15% of the current CPS membership, and previous analysis has shown that this group’s membership rate drops by nearly one-third in the first 5 years of practice. This lack of engagement may be due in part to the intense amount of activity on multiple fronts during the transition to independent practice. We sought to better identify and understand these challenges, and determine how the CPS might better support this period of a paediatrician’s professional life. OBJECTIVES To better characterize the demographics of ECPs in Canada; to identify the challenges of transition to independent paediatric practice, and to inform future CPS initiatives to support them. DESIGN/METHODS Following iterative discussion, we created a 23-question survey with either closed-ended or free text responses. It was distributed, in English and French, via e-mail link to 481 Canadian ECPs across the country in September 2017. This group included both general and subspecialty paediatricians who had qualified for their Royal College certification in 2011 or later. Survey information was obtained by an online electronic tool (Survey Monkey). All responses remained confidential. Responses were collated, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULTS The survey response rate was 42% (200/481). 172/407 answered the English questionnaire, and 28/74 answered the French questionnaire. 68% self-identified as general paediatricians and 21% as subspecialists. Nearly three-quarters work in urban settings, with 35% at an academic/tertiary hospital. ECPs spend most of their working hours in a clinical setting (mean 80%), with less time in research and administration/leadership domains. Most (78%) were satisfied with their practice type and setting. Three-quarters reported good work-life balance. Identified challenges during the transition to practice included: financial and billing management; learning institutional processes and available resources; and achieving work-life balance. One third reported difficulty with continuing professional development. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that ECPs are more likely to be practising in urban settings and at academic centres. They describe some common challenges with transition to practice and would like the CPS to provide more practice management resources, mentorship, and career counseling. As a result, there is a clear opportunity for CPS to engage them in the organization, support their transition to practice, and offer accessible continuing professional education.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
pp. e20153183-e20153183 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Starmer ◽  
M. P. Frintner ◽  
G. L. Freed

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