Navigating the Hybrid Work Paradigm: A Study on Women IT Professionals

Abstract

The Hybrid work paradigm has altered the professionals scene, especially in the IT sector, providing flexibility but introducing distinct problems for women professionals. This article examines how women in IT manage the hybrid work paradigm, emphasizing its effects on work-life balance, professional advancement, and employee well-being. Although hybrid work inclined to work-life balance, but work-life balance (WLB) does not have a significant impact on employee performance. While a hybrid workplace provides greater autonomy and decreases distress, it also indistinct the boundaries between professional and personal life, often leading to become exhausted due to increased domestic responsibilities. Additionally, women IT professionals face reduced visibility in hybrid work environments, which can negatively impact their career advancement opportunities. To address these challenges, the present study aims to determine hybrid work inclusive policies that support employee work-life balance. This research enhances the equitable and supportive hybrid work environment thriving fair recognition, promoting mentorship and leadership programs that can empower women IT professionals both personally and professionally.