ADS Networks investigates the sensitivity of the workplace to employees work-life balance with the intention of increasing motivation levels of employees.
Executive Summary
ADS Networks, an IT company seeks to determine how sensitive the workplace climate is to employee work-life balance.
People have to contend with different roles in life. There is the requirement for one to perform at a high level in the workplace and balance this with the responsibility of taking care of other issues in life. Work-life conflict is possible when the demands of one role conflicts with another.
In order to measure the sensitivity to work-life issues this paper uses a survey sourced from an Internet website which is an authority on work-life issues. The survey comprising twenty questions was distributed amongst employees in the various business units in a random manner. The results of the survey were analyzed and conclusions were drawn from the survey in an attempt to answer the following questions:
· To what extent are work-life balance issues having an adverse impact on the employees of ASD Networks?
o The results of the survey indicate there is a degree of sensitivity to work-life but there is great scope for improvement. There appears to be a negative effect on employee morale and loyalty.
· How does attainment of a work-life balance affect the workplace and personal life?
o A workplace that is sensitive to work-life balance has numerous positive benefits for employer and employee.
· What issues influence the achievement of work-life balance?
o The factors that most influence the achievement of work-life balance are support of management in the organization, flexibility of management, two-way communication, resources, teamwork and a positive attitude.
o The leadership style of the company’s managers has a great impact on the attainment of work-life sensitivity.
· What can be done to better manage work and personal life at ASD networks?
o Recommendations are made on what actions employers and employees can take to reduce work-life conflict situations.
The ability to achieve the right work-life balance sensitivity is a strategic victory for any company. There exists a challenge to implement and manage winning work/life formulas at ASD Networks. Failure to address the issues could have a detrimental effect on the performance of the company in the long term.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Methodology
4. Research Results
5. Analysis of research results
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
7. Bibliography
8. Appendix
Introduction
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