Promoting Work-Life Balance among Employees through Work from Home HR Strategy – A Study with Reference to Selected IT Companies in India

Abstract

The concept of Work from Home (WFH) has evolved from a temporary pandemic response into a strategic human resource (HR) approach aimed at enhancing employee well-being and organizational efficiency. This article explores how WFH, when integrated thoughtfully into HR policy, serves as a powerful tool to promote work-life balance. Drawing on national and international studies, as well as the Indian workforce experience, it highlights how flexibility in work hours, reduction in commute time, and personalized workspaces have contributed to better mental and physical health, higher job satisfaction, and increased productivity. However, it also addresses challenges such as blurred boundaries between work and personal life, digital fatigue, and gendered domestic burdens. This paper argues that with the right HR interventions — including flexible scheduling, digital wellness programs, and outcome-based performance measures — WFH can be a sustainable strategy for fostering a balanced and motivated workforce. The study aims to understand the importance of redefining traditional workplace norms to build a future of work that is human-centric, inclusive, and resilient. This article explores the role of Work from Home in promoting work-life balance and analyses its implementation as a strategic HR approach, with a special focus on the Indian context.