Factors that Influence
- Nature of schedule
- Stress levels
- Employee Engagement
- Goal Setting
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
Background Information
This theme measures employees’ perceptions on how well they feel they are able to balance the relationship between their work land personal life.
Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment. Maintaining a work-life balance helps reduce stress and prevent burnout in the workplace.
One common thread among the various theories on worklife balance is the importance of minimizing work-related stress and establishing a stable and sustainable way to work while maintaining health & general well-being.
The results for this theme may contrast with those for
Employee Engagement
Amount of work is reasonable
My Manager has a sincere interest in my well-being
Why is this Important?
Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace. An imbalance between work and personal life can have a negative impact on how individuals relate and react both in and outside work.
Employers who are committed to providing environments that support work-life balance for their employees save on costs, experience fewer cases of absenteeism and create a work culture of more engaged, loyal and productive employees.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Flexible Work Schedules
Simply providing workplace flexibility leads to a better work-life balance. Leaders should consider options such as - flex-time, remote work, work from anywhere, and other ways to satisfy and engage employees. Studies show flexibility results in higher productivity and lower turnover than compared to more rigid environments..
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Embrace Change
The needs & wants around work-life balance constantly change over time. Leaders must have an ongoing and open dialogue with their employees to discern what works best for them. Numerous workplace efforts to support employees result in lowering stress levels, lessening the risk of burnout and generating a greater sense of well-being.
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Stress Management
While some levels of stress can be very productive, prolonged and high levels of stress can lead to mental health problems, including burnout and depression. Research suggests that rest and being able to detach from work are vital for reducing stress. When employees report that their jobs are either ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ stressful, this itself substantiates that work-life balance is increasingly important.
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Feedback & Suggestions
Develop a strategy for work-life balance based on employee feedback. This input may point towards the deeper relationships between work-life balance factors such as stress levels, employees’ perceptions that the company cares about work-life balance and how well management supports them in achieving work-life balance. These metrics can reveal the key drivers of employee engagement as well as point towards areas of improvement.
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