The present study endeavores to articulate the demands and pressure at work, home and experienced by self, and used of coping strategy to make balance between work and life in IT sector. The results of study indicate that respondents felt work pressure and demand of work as ‘unrealistic deadlines’, which points to the feeling of being over worked. They also feel pressure and demands of family duties, such as childcare and care of elderly relatives, and judgments about whether these should be undertaken by family members. Support from the family and organization was the best coping strategy used by these IT professionals. They also narrate that the flexi time/hours of work are big help to balance the work and life. The present study suggests that counseling for the IT professionals could also play important role in better work life balance.
Global Journal of Business Management Vol. 1 No. 1, June 2007