Job Structure and Employee Productivity for Work-life Balance – A Case Study on Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Abstract Employees are productive during certain times of the day, with productivity usually highest in the first few hours of the workday and lower after lunch. This study focuses on how adjusting job structures, like adding flexible work options or rotating employees, could help maintain constant productivity and improve work-life balance(WLB). Results show that flexible hours, such as part-time schedules, or flexible working hours, are linked to higher job satisfaction and less absenteeism. Replacing employees with a job pool after a set time also helps prevent drops in productivity caused by fatigue and repetitive work. Data from 31 employees, gathered through a survey, indicates a strong connection between flexible work policies and satisfaction in the pharmaceuticals industry. This study shows a strong relationship between WLB and productivity on reforming the job structure with an R-square of 0.9516, indicating that changes in job structure could significantly enhance both productivity and work-life balance. The study recommends that managers, especially in highdemand sectors like pharmaceuticals, adopt flexible working hours, job rotations, and structured replacement pools to support employee satisfaction and productivity. Keywords: Job structure, employee productivity, work-life balance, Pharmaceuticals industry Download PDF file
A SUSTAINABLE E-WASTE MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR EMERGING ECONOMIES AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Authors: Hafiza Sultana Muslima Zahan Habiba Jannatun Shirin Abstract: This empirical study aims to develop an efficient e-waste management model for emerging economies and developing countries. To propose the same, first, the critical factors for sustainable e-waste management have been identified from both suppliers and consumers, with a combination of judgement and convenient sampling. The model has been proposed through qualitative analysis taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the informal scenario of e-waste handling, that is predominant in these nations. The research indicates the economic, social, and environmental benefits of the model, and, thus, offers valuable academic insights necessary to understand the e-waste solutions in the background of developing countries like Bangladesh. It can also assist the public and private organizations to realize the critical factors and their roles required to create a sustainable e-waste management framework. Download PDF file