Mindfulness and its relationship with work-life-balance with respect to employees of it sector

Abstract

Mindfulness and Work- Life Balance when clubbed together can lead to a number of positive outcomes in our personal and professional life. Mindfulness can help in maintaining the equilibrium of life by making a balance between work and life. Via analysis of data from 144 employees from 6 IT companies of National Capital Region of Haryana, this study investigates the relationship between mindfulness level of the employees and work-life balance. The study also aims to discuss mindfulness as an important HR practice in IT companies. In general, the data were introduced using SPSS statistics and processed by using pearson correlation and regression for independent samples. The results of the study have shown that a high level of mindfulness can lead to better work-life balance. The implications of the study are twofold: a) Personal Life implications – the mindfulness practices can lead to a better understanding of personal relations by bringing into mind the real meaning of life, b) the mindfulness practices lead to knowing the personal capabilities and virtues of the employees and hence results to more employee engagement at the work. Mindfulness practices hence bridge the gap between the personal life and professional life of a person. The managerial implications of the study are discussed further.