Impact of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction among Employees of Selected Banks in Chandigarh Tricity: A Comprehensive Literature Review-Based Paper

Looking back at earlier findings shows something clear - when bank workers in Chandigarh Tricity manage time well between jobs and personal life, they tend to feel more satisfied. Instead of just guessing, this analysis pulls insights from roughly fifty pieces of research worldwide, across India, and closer home. Because balance improves how people feel about their roles, it often lifts morale without needing extra pay or rewards. On the flip side, too much work crowds out rest, which fuels stress, weakens output, wears people down, and then pushes them to leave. From one angle, ideas such as Social Exchange or Job Demands-Resources help explain why fair treatment and manageable loads matter so deeply. These frameworks fit closely with local examples, proving patterns seen elsewhere hold even at a smaller scale. Heavy rivalry shapes how banks operate across Tricity. Digital shifts add pressure alongside fast-paced city life. Urban demands mix with population trends, pushing work-life balance into sharper focus. Studies so far lack depth over time. Few examine whether specific actions actually help employees. Research after the pandemic remains sparse, leaving questions unanswered.

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