Published on: April 2026
IMPACT OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR
Mukesh Thakur
Dr. Mona Sharma
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This research paper investigates the relationship between work-life balance (WLB) and employee job satisfaction in the Indian corporate sector. Using a concurrent mixed-methods design, data were collected from 500 corporate employees across five industries — Information Technology (IT), Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Management Consulting — supplemented by in-depth interviews with 50 senior HR professionals. The study employed the validated Work-Life Balance Scale and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). Results reveal a strong positive correlation between WLB and job satisfaction (r = 0.74, p < 0.001). Regression analysis shows that WLB dimensions collectively explain 58.7% of variance in job satisfaction, with Work Interference with Personal Life (β = −0.39) as the strongest predictor. Work/Personal Life Enhancement (β = 0.29) also makes a significant independent contribution, underscoring the importance of positive work- life synergy. Significant industry, gender, and organizational-level variations are documented. Qualitative findings identify an 'always-on' culture, leadership behavior, and the post-COVID shift to hybrid work as critical contextual factors. The paper concludes with evidence-based recommendations for organizations, HR practitioners, and policy makers
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Thakur, M. (2026). Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Job Satisfaction in the Corporate Sector. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.681
Thakur, Mukesh. "Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Job Satisfaction in the Corporate Sector." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.681.
Thakur, Mukesh. "Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Job Satisfaction in the Corporate Sector." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.681.
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