A Study on Quality Work Life and Work Life Balance of Healthcare Workers in Mayiladuthurai District

Abstract

The healthcare industry is essential to maintaining societal well-being. The foundation of this system consists of healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and support personnel. Maintaining a balance between work and home life becomes difficult because of the demanding nature of their employment, long working hours, emotional stress, and high levels of responsibility. The total quality of an employee's workplace, including job satisfaction, working conditions, pay, career advancement, and organizational support, is referred to as Quality of Work Life (QWL). On the other side, Work-Life Balance (WLB) emphasizes how well workers can balance their personal and family lives with their professional obligations. Improving QWL has become crucial in the healthcare industry due to rising job pressure and stress in recent years. This study was conducted in Mayiladuthurai district, there are four taluks in Mayiladuthurai District, i.e. (i) Mayiladuthurai, (ii) Kuthalam, (iii) Sirkazhi and (iv) Tharangambadi. The researchers have adopted convenient sampling method for data collection, with 300 questionnaires and were distributed, out of them, 284 were collected back, all the questionnaire were taken for analysis after check whether all the fields are filled. The study came to the conclusion that healthcare professionals are still impacted by issues including workload, staffing shortages, and a lack of flexible policies. Adopting employee-centric policies and efficient human resource practices that support both professional efficiency and personal well-being is crucial for healthcare organizations. In addition to being advantageous for healthcare employees, boosting work-life balance and quality of work life is essential for raising the general effectiveness and long-term viability of healthcare organizations.