• SAMINA KHATUN
• Prof. A.K Saxena

Scientist says that one smile increase the energy of a kilo meat in your body. If you have the treasure called “family support”, you are blessed and the love and care of your family and friends will make your life much easier than you could imagine ever. When you are a working person and in pursuit of Work Life Balance, than you definitely need helping hand from your spouse, parent, in-laws or extended family members. Several studies conducted and it is found that despite several measures taken by organizations it is found that imbalance still exist among men and women in every organization. Seeking a comfortable state of equilibrium between workplace and in private life has become a primary concern for every working person. There are various people like family members, friends, supervisors, peer group and others involved in every person’s life. The importance of family/friend support as a foundation for stability and progress at work or home, through continual backing can't be ignored. The support gained from them plays a key role in leading a comfortable life journey. Financial, social, emotional, and practical- we can expect nearly every kind of support from our family. So the major question here is why family support has become so important in the present scenario of working conditions? The study has been conducted, using the sample of 125 employees from IIMS&R (Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research), Integral University, Lucknow. The study is an attempt to throw light on various form of support provided by family/friends, when you are going through hard time, leading a stress full life, facing physical and mental health issue and you don’t have enough time to carry on the responsibilities at work and home simultaneously.

Key words- family support, work-life balance, family member, working conditions

"Work Life Balance viz-a-viz Family support- A case study of Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMS&R), Lucknow", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.6-10, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903G02.pdf

"Work Life Balance viz-a-viz Family support- A case study of Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMS&R), Lucknow", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp6-10, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903G02.pdf