A CRITICAL STUDY OF WORK LIFE BALANCE AND GLASS CEILING FOR WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN THE CORPORATE WORLD: AN EFFECT OF MARITAL STATUS

Abstract

In today's corporate environment, striking a work-life balance is increasingly crucial, particularly for women in leadership roles. One of the main research areas is the impact of marital status on this equilibrium. It is more difficult for women to advance in the corporate ladder due to persistent gender gaps. The glass ceiling effect is still a big problem in the business world, despite some progress. This study aims to determine how much a woman's marital status influences her ability to balance work and life and advance in her career. This investigation used quantitative methods. The researchers created the survey that was employed in the investigation where sixty found using stratified random sample. Using statistical tools and methods like regression, correlation analysis, and descriptive statistics, the researcher carried out quantitative analyses. A recent study found that women's career prospects, ability to balance work and life, and access to leadership roles in corporate environments are significantly impacted by their marital status.

Keywords: Work-life balance, glass ceiling, women employees, marital status, and corporate world