"ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND JOB SATISFACTION, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON MARRIED FEMALE FACULTY IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN A DISTRICT OF SOUTH INDIA."

Abstract

In the contemporary workplace, married female professionals are often faced with concerns regarding work-life balance, which can negatively impact their prospects for success. A study was conducted to investigate the perceptions and performance of married female faculty members in private higher education institutions in a district of South India. The data was collected through random sampling using a questionnaire and was subsequently processed through the use of multivariate and bivariate statistical approaches employing the SPSS software. The study revealed significant correlations between work-life balance, employee performance, and job satisfaction. The research findings suggest that a better work-life balance leads to higher employee performance and greater job satisfaction. Therefore, promoting a workplace culture that prioritizes work-life balance, encourages open communication, and offers tools for employee well-being can contribute to the development of a healthier and more effective workforce.

Keywords: Work-life balance, employee job satisfaction, employee performance, higher educational Institution, married women faculty.