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3-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Engage
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The wellness topic that has been selected for the project is work-life balance.
The paper aims to critically analyse the topic and shed light on the ways it impacts
different institutions. Work-life balance has become important in recent times in order to
lead a healthy and fulfilling life. It has a significant impact on different institutions.
From the historical lens, it has been found that in the former times, the work setting
was less competitive and less complex. It enabled individuals to prioritize their personal
lives. However, in recent times, the advancement in technology and the competitive
environment have led to an increase in pressure in the work setting, thereby
compromising the work-life balance (Dhas & Karthikeyan, 2015). The lack of work-life
balance has negatively impacted the families of individuals. It has given rise to
conflicts. As a result of misbalance, individuals fail to give sufficient time at home
(Sheikh et al., 2018). However, maintaining work-life can help in minimizing conflicts
and leading a healthy family life.
From the humanities lens, it has been found that individuals experience intense
pressure in order to thrive and sustain themselves in the highly competitive professional
setting. It has a positive impact on market-driven organizations. For instance, it can
significantly contribute to the increase in the revenues of the organizations. However, it
has negatively impacted the personal and family lives of the individuals. Long hours of
work have resulted in dissatisfaction among the employees and lowered their
performance (ArunaShantha, 2019).
From the natural and applied sciences lens, it is evident that a lack of proper
work-life balance affects the psychological well-being of individuals. It often results in
mental fatigue. This can have serious impacts on family and market-driven
organizations. Due to mental fatigue, individuals may not be able to carry out their
family responsibilities, thereby resulting in conflicts. On the other hand, it also has a
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negative impact on the performance of the individuals in the work setting. It can affect
productivity and, ultimately, the profits of market-driven organizations (Adnan, 2019).
From the social lens, it has been found that the lack of work-life balance affects
relationships of the individuals. The healthy relationships of individuals in the family
and organizational setting may be negatively impacted.
One element that can benefit from change within the topic is the promotion of
work-life balance by organizations in recent times. Organizations can consider
developing a positive culture that supports the well-being of the employees. Introducing
the work-life balance policies can help in the creation of a supportive environment. It
can increase the job satisfaction of the employees and motivate them to work better,
thereby contributing to the increase in productivity of the organizations.
A number of benefits of addressing the wellness issues have been identified. One
of the major benefits is that it can promote the physical, mental, emotional, as well as
occupational well-being of the individuals. It allows the individuals to lead a healthy
life and perform better in their personal space as well as in the work setting. Despite
the benefits, there are a number of challenges in addressing wellness issues. One of the
major challenges is finding the appropriate strategies or programs that can address the
wellness issues of the individuals effectively.
In modern culture, social practices have been influenced by the issues in
wellness. For instance, organizations are now conducting interviews and surveys in
order to determine the work-life balance of the employees. Work-life initiatives and
programs are being introduced in order to provide employees with flexible work options
as well as leave policies to reduce absenteeism. Many local governments even govern
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the introduction of workplace wellness programs to improve productivity and reduce
health-related costs (Sabharwal et al., 2019).
References
Adnan Bataineh, K. (2019). Impact of work-life balance, happiness at work, on
employee performance. International Business Research, 12(2), 99-112.
ArunaShantha, A. (2019). The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction: With
Special Reference to ABC Private Limited in Sri Lanka.
Dhas, M. D. B., & Karthikeyan, D. P. (2015). Work-life balance challenges and
solutions: overview. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social
Studies, 12(2).
Sheikh, M. A., Ashiq, A., Mehar, M. R., Hasan, A., & Khalid, M. (2018). Impact of
work and home demands on work life balance: Mediating role of work family
conflicts. Pyrex Journal of Business and Finance Management Research, 4(5), 48-
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Sabharwal, M., Kiel, L. D., & Hijal-Moghrabi, I. (2019). Best practices in local
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