A study of work-life balance of women employees during work from home in the period of COVID-19

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COVID-19 Pandemic has stand stilled the world with unprecedented changes in our society and economy. The announcement of lockdown by the government which eventually extended till some months has bought a change in the daily activities. Specifically, the lockdown has widened the existing gender inequalities and limited the opportunities for women. one of the way in which the pandemic has affected women differently than men is through increased burden of unpaid work. It has affected the physical and mental health making work and life imbalance of working women. some of the women were juggling with extra care giving duties because of the closure of schools, caring for elders, and some have cited working for longer hours and making them physically tiring and time consuming . Although the spouses of women has taken some responsibilities of household and children, but still the main onus rests on women’s shoulders. Corona’s pandemic circumstance has brought an idea of work from home for some areas. This paper is essential to discover the reasons for awkwardness and advantages of harmony among work and family during work-from-home. Ladies assume a significant part in the family and subsequently, associations should uphold a work-life-balance strategies.

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