In the modern world, 'work-life balance' is seen as one of the key concerns essential to the success of an enterprise. However, varied societies have varied perspectives on work-life balance. The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that contribute to work-life imbalance. This study focuses on women working in various industries in Thiruvananthapuram district, where female employees face more challenges balancing work and life than their male counterparts. Based on primary research, a sample of forty female employees from various firms were chosen for this study. Questionnaires were used to determine the factors contributing to work-life imbalance. According to the study, the main causes of female employees' difficulties in maintaining work-life balance include long working hours, job rigidity, work overload, childcare responsibilities, bias and discrimination at work, lack of supervisor support, a dominant managerial style, and insufficient family support. The study concludes by proposing organized guidelines for businesses to follow, aimed at enabling female employees to harmoniously and successfully integrate their home and professional lives, while mitigating the aforementioned causes.