• R. Lalitha
• Dr. R. Nithiyanandam

Work–Life Balance (WLB) has become a critical human resource concern, particularly in labour-intensive and traditional sectors such as the coir industry. Employees in this sector often experience long working hours, heavy physical workloads, low flexibility, and limited formal welfare mechanisms, creating challenges in managing personal and professional responsibilities. This survey-based article examines the existing literature on WLB, reviews its relevance in labour-driven environments, and consolidates key thematic insights derived from a structured questionnaire focusing on the coir industry in the Coimbatore District. The review highlights six core themes: existing WLB initiatives, employee satisfaction, the linkage between initiatives and satisfaction, prevalent challenges, gender and role-based differences, and policy implementation effectiveness. Findings from prior studies suggest that organizational support, flexible policies, and fair workload systems significantly enhance employee well-being and productivity. However, in the coir sector, gaps persist in awareness, implementation, and accessibility of WLB practices. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for more structured HR practices, policy communication, and employee-centric interventions to strengthen work–life outcomes in the coir industry. Future scope is aligned with enhancing organizational policies, improving sector-specific initiatives, and expanding inclusive support practices for diverse employee groups.

Work–Life Balance; Employee Satisfaction; Coir Industry; Human Resource Practices; Organizational Support.

"A Survey on Work–Life Balance in the Coir Industry with Special Reference to Coimbatore District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.a164-a177, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601019.pdf

"A Survey on Work–Life Balance in the Coir Industry with Special Reference to Coimbatore District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppa164-a177, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601019.pdf