A Study on Academic Work-Life Integration and Faculties Productivity
Author : Bhavayaalini GK and Dr. S Maruthavijayan
Abstract :
Man is a social animal. A person who lives together with others should be filled with good virtues. Good virtues make a person mature. For a human society to live happily, every individual who is a part of that society should be a responsible person with good virtues. Knowledge and good virtues make a person great. It is their teachers who are the pillars of person’s great life. Teachers are the intellectual and powerful pillars of the society. Such great teachers were respected in society. However, in the current situation, the respect and honor for teachers are diminishing. As a result, many teachers are suffering from mental stress. Their intellect and efficiency are getting weary. Consequently, students are indirectly affected. This society, for some reason, has failed to realize this. This research work aims to examines the relationship between work demands, family commitments, and professional growth, this research work underscores the importance of creating flexibility, inclusive and supportive space within the education institution.
Unlike, traditional notions of work-life balance that divides personal and professional spheres, integration emphasizes a dynamic and peace mixing of the two, allowing faculties to navigates teaching, research. And administrative duties along with, family and social commitments. In today’s digital era and outcome-driven academic environment, this integration directly influences the motivation, creativity, and institutional engagement among the students and faculties. Faculties who are effectively manage this interplay tend to exhibit a higher satisfaction, reduced burnout, and the greater output quality. In contrast, the absence of supportive policies, flexible schedules, and organizational empathy often leads to emotional fatigue and declining academic performance.
Therefore, exploring the different aspects of academic work-life integration not only point out its impact on faculty productivity but also implies the importance for varsities to cultivate inclusive, adaptive and human-centered work cultures that align personal well-being with excellence in profession.
Keywords :
Supportive space, work-life, academic commitments, family commitments, teachers, productivity.
