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A CASE STUDY ON WORK LIFE BALANCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

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Oct 2026

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1-3

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Nathan D'souza

Amity Business School

Amity University Mumbai

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Dr Bhawna Sharma Padroo

Amity Business School

Amity University Mumbai

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Dr M S Suganthiya

Amity Business School

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Abstract

IndiNova Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing Indian technology and business-services that has grown quickly over the past three years. To meet demanding client expectations management introduced aggressive targets and shorter project timelines. Although employees initially welcomed the growth because it created opportunities for promotions, better pay and career development but the increase in workload gradually extended working hours and weakened the boundary between personal and professional life. Managers increasingly contacted employees after office hours as they were expected to remain available through evenings and weekends. Later on HR observed rising absenteeism, frequent leave requests, reduced engagement and signs of burnout among employees with childcare and eldercare responsibilities. The situation created a HR dilemma: how could Zenith maintain client responsiveness and productivity without damaging employee well-being? The case presents five possible responses like flexible working hours, remote or hybrid work, a right to disconnect policy, employee assistance and stress-management programmes which improved workload and deadline management. The company ultimately considers a comprehensive) strategy rather than relying on a just one intervention

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flexible working hours remote or hybrid work

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Nathan D'souza, Dr Bhawna Sharma Padroo, Dr M S Suganthiya, "A CASE STUDY ON WORK LIFE BALANCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT," International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 1-3, Oct 2026. https://doi.org/10.55041/IJSREM68020

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The IndiNova Digital Solutions case demonstrates that work-life balance is not merely an employee benefit but an organizational and HR issue. Heavy workloads, long working hours, limited autonomy and technology-driven availability can increase stress and eventually affect productivity, morale, satisfaction and retention. The case also shows that responsibility is shared. Employees can use time management practices, exercise mindfulness and social support while the organization must create realistic workloads, supportive management practices, flexibility and access to stress management resources. For IndiNova Digital Solutions, the challenge is not simply to reduce working hours but to build a culture in which employees can perform effectively without sacrificing their well-being.

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The IndiNova Digital Solutions case demonstrates that work-life balance is not merely an employee benefit but an organizational and HR issue. Heavy workloads, long working hours, limited autonomy and technology-driven availability can increase stress and eventually affect productivity, morale, satisfaction and retention. The case also shows that responsibility is shared. Employees can use time management practices, exercise mindfulness and social support while the organization must create realistic workloads, supportive management practices, flexibility and access to stress management resources. For IndiNova Digital Solutions, the challenge is not simply to reduce working hours but to build a culture in which employees can perform effectively without sacrificing their well-being.

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