Work life balance at FTC

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research would not have been possible without my supervisor supervision and support of my near and dear ones. So I would like to thank them for their support.

DECLARATION

I [type your full first names and surname here] hereby take an oath that this research is my own work and have not been submitted for any educational purpose. The ideas presented in this report are my own and not of university.

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ABSTRACT

In this report, the researcher has chosen FTC as the nursing home to be examined for work life balance. The main aim of the study is to study the work life balance of providers at FTC. The researcher drafted a detailed questionnaire and the employees of the FTC were interviewed. The researcher found that FTC has many policies related to work life balance of their employees. The employees were given the opportunity to work in flexible hours. The environment of the FTC is very dynamic and caters to the need of all the employees. Nurses life is very demanding but apart from job they must be given ample time for recreation as well which is provided by the organization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

TABLE OF CONTENTSV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Study Background1

The Problem1

Research Goals and Objectives1

Research Questions2

Significance of the Study2

Hypothesis / Research Question3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Theoretical Framework4

Decision-Making4

Motivational Behaviors5

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs5

Work-Life Conflict6

Work-Life Integration6

Role Stress Theory and Role Expansion Theory7

Definition of Terms7

Work-Life Balance7

Work-Life Conflict8

Work family culture.8

Assumptions8

Historical Overview10

The historical and changing role of women in the family11

Divorce and remarriage11

Caring for young children and elderly parent13

Delayed nest-leaving14

Single Parenting14

The historical role of women in organizations15

Germinal Studies of Work-Life Balance17

Current Research18

Current Studies on Work-Life Balance18

Gaps in the Research22

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY24

Interview25

Informal, Conversational Interview26

General Interview Guide Approach26

Standardized, open-ended interview26

Closed, fixed-response interview27

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS28

Organization background28

Focus on organization culture28

Improve personal and organizational efficiency29

Flexible working hours30

Self-rostering30

Buddy system30

Flexible working location30

Special leave availability31

Career breaks31

Health, wellbeing and employee assistance program31

Communicate the policies and benefits31

Evaluate work-life balance success by measuring providers and customer satisfaction32

FTC support to the work-family balance32

The secret of balance between work and personal life32

Diversity and organizational support for work-family balance33

Diversity33

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION35

REFERENCES36

APPENDICES38

Work life balance questionnaire38

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Study Background

Fred Tibble Court is under TLC Company. TLC is a Domiciliary Care Agency operating a branch Fred Tibble Court, and is a registered charity. TLC operates a block contract, under commission from the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, for the provision of personal care to the tenants of Fred Tibble Court, which is an extra care housing project. Hanover Housing is responsible for the housing element. TLC is committed to promoting independence and provides assistance and support to people living with dementia. The researcher has chosen this organization as it is near to his residence and he can easily research on this organization.

The Problem

The life of nurses is very hectic. From dawn to dusk they are busy serving others. In this tough schedule it is very important for them to give ample time to their loved ones and job both. This requires them to manage their work ...