The document discusses a student's project report on work life balance among employees at TrueBlue India LLP, which was conducted from January 2023 to April 2023 under the guidance of Ms. Alpna Yadav. It includes the student's declaration, citations of benefits to work life balance, and concepts related to balancing work and life such as roles, priorities, and effective time management strategies.

1. MBA 4th Semester
Submitted to
Ms. Alpana Yadav
HR & Operations
BM COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, GURGAON
(Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India, affiliated to M.D.U., Rohtak) (Batch 2020-2022)
A
PROJECT REPORT ON
WORK LIFE BALANCE OF EMPLOYEES
(A Study On Selected Public and Private Sector Undertakings)
At
TrueBlue India LLP, GURUGRAM
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award
of Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Submitted to
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK
Submitted by
Supriya Soni
Roll no.: 20-MBA-54
Registration no.: 2112061261

2. CANDIDATE'S DECLARATION
I hereby certify that the work which is being presented in the project report entitled
"WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG EMPLOYEES " in partial fulfillment of
requirements for the award of degree of Master of Business Administrator submitted
to the Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak through the B.M. Group of Institutions,
Farrukhnagar, Gurgram is an authentic piece of work done by me.
The work has been carried out during a period from Jan 2023 to Apr 2023 under the
guidance of Ms. Alpna Yadav, Assistant professor, Department of Management and
Humanities, B.M. Group of Institutions, Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon. The matter
presented in this thesis has not been submitted by me in any other University/
Institute for the award of M.B.A Degree.
Signature of the Student
This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidate is correct to the
best of my knowledge.
Signature of the Supervisor

3. CANDIDATE'S DECLARATION
I hereby certify that the work which is being presented in the project
report entitled "WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG EMPLOYEES " in
partial fulfillment of requirements for the award of degree of Master of Business
Administrator submitted to the Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak
through the B.M. Group of Institutions, Farrukhnagar, Gurgram is an
authentic piece of work done by me.
The work has been carried out during a period from Jan 2023 to Apr
2023 under the guidance of Ms. Alpna Yadav, Assistant professor,
Department of Management and Humanities, B.M. Group of
Institutions, Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon. The matter presented in this
thesis has not been submitted by me in any other University/ Institute
for the award of M.B.A Degree.
Signature of the Student
This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidate is correct to the
best of my knowledge.
Signature of the Supervisor

4. WORK LIFE BALANCE

5. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To introduce key concepts related to work life balance
• To examine roles and life priority areas that are part of
work life interactions
• To consider specific time strategies that may be helpful in
encouraging healthy work life interactions

6. WORK LIFE BALANCE
“Make sure that you work enough to support your family, but be
sure that you still have a life!”
Lea Peterson, Age 14
Involves a balance between the demands (and enjoyments) of the
job and the healthy management (and enjoyment) of life outside
work.
Work-life balance is a daily effort to make time for family, friends,
community participation, spirituality, personal growth and self
care.
Healthy work life balance enables employees to feel they are
paying attention to all the important aspects of their lives (CCSHOS,
2008).

7. CITED BENEFITS OF WORK LIFE
BALANCE
Fulfillment: People who successfully implement work life
balance improve their sense of fulfillment at work and at
home.
Health: A healthy work life balance decreases stress and risks
associated with physical and mental health conditions.
Greater productivity: Being refreshed and well rested
increases productivity and work performance.
Stronger relationships: Personal and professional
relationships are strengthened and conflicts are avoided
when there is work life balance.

8. WORK LIFE BALANCE
INTERACTION
Work life balance is now becoming known as healthy work-life interaction
Healthy work life interaction varies from one individual to another
It may also vary over time during different phases of life and there is no
perfect, one-size fits all solution (Alsup, 2013)
Work Life Balance is experiencing a sense of enjoyment and
accomplishment in the interaction of the multiple roles and
priorities within one’s life activities.

9. WORK LIFE BALANCE
INTERACTION
Healthy work life balance or interaction contributes
to having a sense or experience of Enjoyment and
Achievement.
Enjoyment includes satisfaction, happiness, a sense
of wellbeing, and joy in living.
Achievement includes accomplishment,
confidence, a sense of success, and completion.

10. WORK LIFE ROLES
• Roles are functions of life that reflect
what we expect of ourselves.
• Many are central to our lives and are easy
to identify: Parent, spouse, partner,
manager, employee, mentor, colleague,
student, son or daughter, friend, coach,
community worker, etc.

11. EXPLORING WORK LIFE ROLES
Create your list of roles by reflecting on the following questions:
1. What are my current responsibilities?
2.What am I accountable for in my life?
3.What do I do during the day and on weekends?
4.What would I call the roles I am playing as I am doing each of
these activities?

12. UNDERSTANDING WORK LIFE
ROLES
• Provides a framework for defining the actions that are important to
us.
• Helps us focus on what priorities need more time and attention
• Motivates us to increase our time and attention to things that matter
(Alsup, 2013)

13. CONNECT WITH WORK LIFE
PRIORITIES
A priority is something that is important to you and that needs your
attention in the present.
•What are the essential components to a quality life?
•What are you truly passionate about in life?
•What do you value most?

14. THINK ABOUT
Work Life Priority Areas
•Are there any life priority areas you would add to
this grouping that contribute to life purpose and
vision?
•Using the Activity II description sheet, identify your
top three priority areas at this point in time.
•How do you feel about each priority area in terms of
your Work Life Interactions?
Social and
Friends
Family and
Significant
Others
Work/Voluntee
ring
Physical Health
Recreational
Hobbies/Vacat
ions
Financial/Cash
Flow
Spiritual and
Personal
Growth

15. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
INVESTING IN WORK LIFE
PRIORITIES
Time is finite. The process of using time effectively
becomes possible when it is viewed as a commodity
that we can choose to spend or invest.Making the
decision to invest time according to our priorities not
only supports the effective use of each moment, but
also contributes to a life journey that is more enjoyable
and successful (Fulcher, 2008).

16. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE AWARE
Keep a time journal to collect data on how time is
being spent in a typical week. Could also include
keeping track of your moods, conflicts and contexts.
This will allow you to spot patterns and situations that
trigger your stress (Tartakovsky, 2013).Know what is essential
and, if necessary, set clear time boundaries between
work and life routines.

17. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE ORGANIZED
• Some people use a technology-enabled approach
with personal digital assistants (PDAs), shared online
calendars, or project management software, in order
to be organized. Others prefer to put pen to paper
and use hard-copy lists and organizers. Find out what
organizational methods work for you and your team
(Packroo 2014).
Adopt organizational methods that work!

18. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE PLANNED
Break projects into manageable segments.Create
“To Do” lists and assign deadlines.Do high
priority work when you work best.Schedule hard
work during your “up” time. Know how to
recharge your energy! (Reddy, 2001)Set times that are
focused on work and life priorities.
Make plans that work

19. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE FOCUSED
Drop activities that take too much time or energy: Do all of our activities add
value to our lives and those of others? For example, spending time listening
to gossip takes energy and impacts our attitudes. Manage online exchanges:
Sometimes we become caught up in continuously checking and responding
to online social exchanges both during our work and personal times.Learn to
say “no”: Sometimes work life balance means saying “no” and clearly
communicating our limits and boundaries.
When there are interruptions, it takes on average 20
minutes to return to our previous tasks.
(Fitzpatrick, 2014; WEbMD, 2014)

20. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE REFRESHED
Take healthy breaks: Take time to refresh yourself. Try stretching, walking or
meditating throughout the day. Spend time in places that are quiet and
uplifting: Be beside water, listen to the sounds of nature around you, or clear
your mind of the speed and complexity of life to experience small
blessings.Take time to redeem energy: Use vacation days. Working to the
point of burnout and not performing well has few benefits over the long-
term.Spend time without electronic communications: Allot private time
without the use of technology or the need to immediately check
communications as messages arrive.

21. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE CONNECTED
Check in to see how those who are closest to you are doing. Make time to
send a note or text, or call to say have been thinking about others.In your
calendar, initiate a regular activity or plan to do something together with
your spouse, family or close friends.Schedule and attend important events
and activities that involve those closest to you.Commit time to giving to
others. This may involve volunteering in activities to help those who you
do not know, or carrying out an act of kindness for those on your street
or in your neighborhood.

22. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME:
BE WELL
Make time in your schedule for wellness: Begin walking or adopt a physical
activity routineBegin opting for healthier food choices, one choice at a
timeAim to get enough sleep each dayAttend to regular physical health
checkupsJoin with others in making small steps towards wellness

23. THINK ABOUT
Priorities and Time Strategies
•What roles or life areas did you think about in terms
of work life balance or interaction?
•What time strategies might be helpful in
encouraging increased healthy work life interactions
?

24. MODEL WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Managers who pursue work-life balance in their own lives
model appropriate behaviour and support employees in
their pursuit of work-life balance.
They create a work environment in which work-life balance
is expected, enabled, and supported.
Holding discussions within workplace teams provides an
opportunity for identifying challenges and strategies for
encouraging healthy work-life balance (Heathfield, 2014).

25. FULLY INTEGRATED PROFESSIONALS
“There is a new norm emerging. There is a subtle shift occurring, evoking
compassion and balance in the workplace. This one is so warmly and
wonderfully subtle we could easily overlook its importance. More and more
people are talking about their families openly at work, gatherings and
associations, but now it’s different. We are starting to see more fully integrated
professionals.
This piece about communicating and sharing more about one’s life is a major
shift. It goes far beyond “Billy hit a homerun” or “Mary is in honors classes”.
Instead, professional men and women in leadership positions are talking about
their families...
Now they are weaving their stories and insights from this part of their lives;
sharing how it has influenced them professionally in how they lead and the
choices they make. We are starting to see more fully integrated professionals”.
(FORBES 2013)

26. WORK LIFE NAVIGATION
“Another term I sometimes use is work/life navigation. In sailing there’s a term
called “sounding” – it’s when you put the pole down into the water to determine
how deep it is. That’s what work-life navigation is: you’re constantly “checking
in” with the people in your life. It is fluid and you have to navigate through it.
You are constantly reorienting and reconfiguring the logistics in your life to
make it all work. There’s a constant shifting due to changes in one’s life.”
(Plexico & Miller, 2011)

27. TALK ABOUT IT
With someone close to you, share the definition of work life balance as given in
the presentation.
In the broadest sense, work life balance is experiencing a sense of enjoyment
and accomplishment in the interaction of the multiple roles and priorities within
one’s life activities.
Ask others about their approaches to work life integration.
Share lessons learned about how to navigate work life roles and priorities to
ensure balance, wellness, and enjoyment of life.