Organizational Psychology

Purpose. This article examines how job autonomy predicts work-life balance for employees working in the Information Technology (IT) sector of India. The country’s IT sector is a prominent participantin the global technology industry that substantially contributes to economic growth. The sector draws top talent nationwide, making it a demanding and challenging workplace. Employees find it harder to balance their work and life due to fast-paced work environments, long working hours and high stress. This study also evaluated the mediating effect of job involvement on the association between job autonomy and work-life balance. Study design. With the help of hierarchical multiple regression analysis alongside R. M. Baron and D. A. Kenny’s statistical mediation model, the author has assessed 225 employees working at four leading IT firms across Bengaluru, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar in India. Findings. It is found that there is a significant and positive impact of job autonomy on the work-life balance of IT sector employees in India. Moreover, there is evidence that job involvement has a mediating role in the stated relationshipas well. Both job autonomy and involvement contribute positively to work-life balance. It is essential for organizations to implement policies and practices that support a healthy balance for their employees.Implications for practice. The analysis gives understanding into the Indian IT sector to identify thepossibilities of job autonomy in improving the work-life balance of employees through job involvement.This study’s findings help HR professionals, academics, and organizations create effective work-life balance strategies. Value of the results. This research improves the knowledge of how job autonomy and involvement affect the work-life balance of IT sector employees in India. The study provides a basis for understanding how the psychological aspects of employees play a major role in shaping their positive experiences at work.