Balance. Some people feel that this term is inappropriate, as it gives the impression of a weighing scale with work on one side and life on the other.
We can all lift the quality and quantity of our work in certain circumstances but can’t keep this up indefinitely unless we know there will be a time to recover.
The traditional paradigm for the life cycle of a business calls for the business owner to constantly strive to grow the business. Bigger (and busier) is supposed to equate to more profits, therefore being "better".
Is it possible to combine a high-level management role with a balanced life? Are there actually opportunities for part-time or job-sharing? Are employers missing out on great talent by overlooking the impact that flexible work conditions can have when job seekers are making employment decisions?
Is the solution to the work/life balance challenge working with family and friends? Work/life balance is one of the most talked about topics in recent years. Everyone is getting involved in the discussion ... staff want to know how to achieve it and management debate its effect on productivity and profitability. Perhaps we are looking at it the wrong way. Instead of learning to balance two competing forces, maybe we need to find a way to combine them.
Creating a good work life balance is essential for overall health and happiness.
“I spend a third of my life sleeping, an almost two thirds working. There is no time for anything else” said a burnt out executive to me recently. His reflection is sadly that of many. A fundamental change of heart and mind is essential or this guy and many of his mates will die on the job!
Does your business employ a mix of staff which includes one or both working parents and single parent families? If so you are part of a growing trend of employers who manage a staff mix which has the need to balance both work and family responsibilities.
It is important to set aside time to look back on the past few months and question the things we've let slip by. Once we highlight stuff we can get on and fix it. Like you didn't know that. Here are my Top 5 Actions for fixing missed opportunities:
Up to 75 percent of Australia’s executives say they would like to be able to trade some of their income for more time flexibility to improve their family and personal lives.
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