WORK- LIFE BALANCE AMONG WORKING PARENTS IN PALAKKAD DISTRICT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Coronavirus Pandemic Period altered the world as at no other time. This surprising occasion influenced all areas of the world and has affected the work-family harmony of working parents in the industrial and service sectors. This investigation is expected to know the work-life balance, positive perspectives, Issues, and Challenges during the pandemic time frame among working parents in Palakkad District. This paper utilized both primary and secondary information and the data gathered through an all-around organized survey. The information accumulated from 104 respondents through online Google structure. The gathered information is characterized and investigated by statistical tools including mean, Standard Deviation, and One way ANOVA. The result of the investigation shows that a larger part of the chose respondent's family and spouse support and helps them in their work and they maintain a sincere relationship with their Superior and Colleagues. The result affirms that they could adjust their work-life and day to day life during this pandemic period. The study additionally found that the vast majority of the respondents can appreciate home-made food when they work at home during this pandemic period. The primary issue and difficulties looked at during this pandemic period are they couldn't keep up team spirit and good relationships because of social separating. The result of this research can give a contribution to the competent authority in settling on choices to adjust the work-life of employees in an unexpected occasion that occurred in external environment.