Software Developer Perspectives on Work-Life Balance

Abstract

This study aims to explore work-life balance (WLB) dimensions that Nepalese software developers prefer. The present study was carried out in ten IT companies situated in Kathmandu Valley. A sample of 50 software developers was chosen to collect data. The convenience sampling method was used. Only primary data were used to reach acceptable results. Such data was acquired using the checklist approach. These developers were given a checklist that included several WLB dimensions. They answered to checklist used for data analysis. Their responses were used for data analysis. WLB is becoming a concern for all employees in today's rapidly changing workplace, particularly in information technology (IT) companies. The results indicate that all of the software developers give first priority to physical and mental health as the key dimensions of WLB. They also prefer parental and family leave, flexible work hours, recognition and reward, team collaboration, reasonable workload, managerial support, and work and family support as important aspects of WLB. They also have given priority to career growth opportunities, boundary management, efficient tools and systems, organizational culture, and remote work options as the important dimensions of WLB. If IT companies can manage these dimensions, software developers can, too.