Abstract
Quality of work life is a subset of the quality of life which contains the relationship between employees and their total working environment with human dimension. Conceptual categories which together make up the quality of working life are adequate and fair compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, immediate opportunity to use and develop human capacities, opportunity for continued growth and security, social integration in the work organization and the social relevance of work life. The aim of study is to determine the existence of QWL (Quality of Work Life) in small scale industries as per the view of employees. As the QWL is very essential for industries to continue to attract and retain employees. The existence of QWL in the industrial unit is valuable to both employees and industries.
This study deals with the effects of quality of work life on employees. It aims to gain an insight into current working life practices, as well as work-life balance issues of employees.
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