A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE IN ACHIEVING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

ABSTRACT Aim of the study: This study help the human resource department to identify their role in work-life balance of employees. Design/ Methodology: Linear regression analysis used for hypothesis testing and Chi-square test is used to analyse the planning of work and age of the respondents. Findings: The finding of the study indicated that proper planning and work place flexibilities reduce the stress level and increase the work-life balance of the employees. Most of the companies are not giving importance for their employees work-life balance. But they allot more works without any remuneration. The companies need to give monetary and non- monetary benefits to motivate the employees. Practical Implications: Every organizations need to conduct periodical training to improve the skills of their employees also the management need to motivate them to participate in the managerial activities. The organizations need to provide good working conditions to reduce the stress level and improve their work-life balance. The good working atmosphere motivate the employees to concentrate their job. Originality/ Value: According to the review of literature the most of the studies are concentrated on work-life balance in different field. But no study has been conducted to the role of HR in work-life balance of employees. Keywords: Work-Life Balance, organizations, HR, Role of HR Paper type: Research Pape