Vol. 1, Issue 10, Part I (2015)

Abstract
Occupational Engagement is the individuals engagement in work, play or activities of daily living that are part of individuals’ socio-cultural context and that are desired and necessary to individual’s well-being. It helps in maintaining the identity of an individual and gives a sense of usefulness to persons. Engaged employees tend to have a better work life balance compared to others, since their engagement in their job helps them devise innovative measures in managing their work and family. Work-Life Balance is the capability to schedule the hours of professional and personal life so as to lead a healthy and peaceful life. It emphasizes the values, attitudes and beliefs concerning their age to work in organizing and balancing their work and personal life. Work life balance is the concept that has been predominantly discussed among women. When a woman achieves a successful work-life balance, she has job satisfaction and becomes highly committed and productive and succeeds in her career, it will show they are more engaged in their occupation. This study investigates the influence of Work life balance on Occupational Engagement among women entrepreneurs. Results reveal that women employees are having the tendency to balance both their work and family life has a high level of engagement in their occupation.