The Interrelationship of Work-Life Balance, Mental Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence Among Women Corporate Employees

Abstract

Background: The role of women employees in corporate world as well as in society is splendid while considering their immense contribution in our economy, growth. Due to their multiple roles in the society achieving mental wellbeing and work life balance has become vital to ensure sustainable growth. Since this study aims to explore the mental wellbeing, work life balance pattern and emotional intelligence of women employees. Methodology:  It is a cross sectional social study conducted among 60 corporate women employees from Puducherry between the age group of 25 to 40 years. Self-administered questionnaire was designed and used to collect data regarding socio-demographic profile, work life balance pattern, mental wellbeing and Dr. Paul Mohapel’s pre- validated scale was used to assess the emotional intelligence score. Result:  Out of 60 women employees, 50% of the selected respondents scored high emotional intelligence score. 34% of them expressed that there is no work life balance.  37% of them agreed there is gender discrimination in workplace. 54% of the people ask for help from their colleagues when there is heavy workload and 90% of them express their hardship to their colleagues among which 100% and 75% respectively are those who scored high emotional intelligence score which expressed there is a significant relationship between high emotional intelligence and seeking help (p=0.038). Discussion:  The findings of the study indicate that a significant number of respondents faced challenges in wok life balance and mental wellbeing and gender biases. Emotionally intelligent employees expressed their hardship to their colleagues and sought assistance highly.