Work-Life Balance in the Age of Digital Acceleration: Rethinking Employee Well-Being in 2025

This study investigated the effects of hyper connectivity, digital workload, and technostress on employees? work life balance and well being in digitally intensive work environments in India. Guided by the Job Demands-Resources model, Boundary Theory, and Social Exchange Theory, a quantitative, descriptive, analytical, cross sectional survey design was employed. Data were collected from 200 full time employees aged 25-60 years across IT, service, and education sectors using a self administered online questionnaire. Reliability and validity were established through Cronbach?s alpha and exploratory factor analysis. Results indicated that hyper connectivity, digital workload, and technostress were negatively associated with work life balance and well being, with technostress emerging as the strongest predictor. Organizational support significantly moderated the technostress work life balance relationship, buffering employees against adverse outcomes. ANOVA revealed sectoral and work mode differences, while mediation analyses confirmed the indirect role of psychological distress. Findings highlight the importance of organizational interventions such as limiting after hours connectivity, fostering supportive leadership, and providing digital training to sustain employee well-being. The study contributes to theory by extending the JD-R framework to digital demands and offers practical guidance for organizations navigating hyper connected work environments.