Do you sometimes feel consumed with work? Do your professional and personal hours seem to blend together and your workday doesn’t have an end time?
With so many of us working remotely, and without “official” start and stop times, it’s not easy to disconnect for the day when we know there’s so much more we can do for our work.
Having said that, we must build in time to pursue what we enjoy outside of work such as time with family and friends (those relationships also need attention!), hobbies, and time to restore our mental and physical energy.
Geoff Whiting shares that there are 7 Factors Influencing Work-Life Balance, and as leaders we also need to help our team have a good work-life balance. Whiting shares it’s up to us to ensure:
How is your work-life balance and do you help colleagues and team members understand that while there are work priorities, there are also personal needs that cannot be neglected? Life is indeed about more than work (and the better the balance, the greater the success stories!).
Sincerely,
With so many of us working remotely, and without “official” start and stop times, it’s not easy to disconnect for the day when we know there’s so much more we can do for our work.
Having said that, we must build in time to pursue what we enjoy outside of work such as time with family and friends (those relationships also need attention!), hobbies, and time to restore our mental and physical energy.
Geoff Whiting shares that there are 7 Factors Influencing Work-Life Balance, and as leaders we also need to help our team have a good work-life balance. Whiting shares it’s up to us to ensure:
1. Balanced workload distribution -provide adequate resources, and a balance of tasks and responsibilities to prevent burn-out
2. Trust and flexibility – provide opportunities for flexible work arrangements with adjustable work hours to accommodate team needs
3. Establish clear policies and boundaries – define expectations and time away (ex. breaks and lunch are beneficial)
4. Effective communication and openness – clear communication and transparent leadership builds trust, aligns teams, creates a positive work environment and builds healthy relationships
5. Employee well-being and a supportive environment – effective work relationships and a supportive company culture is invaluable as are wellness and mental health programs
6. Leadership practices and acknowledgement – celebrate successes and consistently recognize accomplishments
7. Commitment to learning and development – opportunities for career development increases satisfaction levels as does a commitment for continual learning
How is your work-life balance and do you help colleagues and team members understand that while there are work priorities, there are also personal needs that cannot be neglected? Life is indeed about more than work (and the better the balance, the greater the success stories!).
Sincerely,
Mike and Jan