Abstract
Stress at the workplace has become a predominant issue. Numerous people's lifestyles are seriously impacted by the influence of longer workdays, which eventually impacts their social and psychological well-being. And because of this, the idea of work-life balance is becoming increasingly important in a workplace that is always changing. This study aims to discover the techniques to manage stress to ensure work-life balance in today's world. Data were collected from various secondary sources, such as journals, books, websites, etc., using different search engines such as Google Scholar and Scopus. The findings reveal that stress management is helpful for all the employees at the workplace as it helps employees to balance their work-life and improve their morale. The techniques to manage stress also allow the human resource to take the initiative for their employees to facilitate better work-life balance options.
TopLiterature Review
Kalliath & Brough (2008) evaluated six popular conceptions of work-life balance and pinpoints the key characteristics that seem to best capture the concept of work. The research identified six conceptualizations of numerous roles: perceived control between multiple roles, equity across multiple roles, satisfaction between multiple roles, fulfilment of role salience between multiple roles, and a relationship between conflict and facilitation.
Rao (2016) Describes numerous aspects of stress and draws a distinction between it and burnout. Sound sleep, exercise, and a healthy appetite, according to the author, are the three signs of excellent health. As long as a person is in excellent health, manages their stress, and leads a fulfilling life.
Appiah et al. (2013) studied the work-life balance policies and practices in some of Ghana's banking institutions and how they affected some employees. For primary data, a quantitative approach was employed in conjunction with descriptive statistics. According to research, there are no cultures that effectively support work-life balance and improve employees' performance at work and at home.
Atheya & Arora (2014) demonstrated that stress has an impact on how well an organization works. People must examine their values and goals to determine what they want from work and life. They must then devise effective methods for juggling the two, as well as take action to lessen stress and burnout. “Employers should educate staff members on work-life balance and stress-reduction initiatives. Even while organizations offer employee assistance programs” like stress-management and flexible work-schedules, the complex nature of stress still seems to have a negative impact on health and work-life balance.
Wafula & Nyaboga (2019) studied the effects of psychotherapy on stress management and employee performance. Purposive sampling and survey research design were employed. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires. According to the findings, stressors undoubtedly have a bad effect on one's mental state, affecting how well one performs at work.
TopWork-Life Balance
A specific collection of corporate practices, policies, initiatives, and a philosophy known as “work-life balance” actively supports efforts to aid people in being successful at both work and home (Bansal, R., & Pruthi, N. 2021). While attempting to schedule an equal amount of hours for each of your interests is typically difficult and unsatisfying, work-life balance does not require an equal balance. Because everyone has various objectives and lives, the significance of work-life balance varies from person to person (Asamoah-Appiah, W., & Aggrey-Fynn, I 2017).
Key Terms in this Chapter
Stress: Stress is a typical bodily response to change that causes physical, emotional, and cognitive reactions.
Work-Life Balance: A phrase that refers to the idea that you need to have time for both work and other facets of your life, such as your family and personal interests.
Stress Management: The variety of methods, plans, and treatments used to assist people control their stress is known as stress management.
Work-Life Conflict: Work-life conflict is a type of inter-role conflict in which demands in the work and family spheres are contradictory, making it challenging to meet demands in both.