WORK-LIFE BALANCE? 1. Part of 2 WORK-LIFE BALANCE..........IS NOT ABOUT BALANCE!!!
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By, Kiran B Kavya S Ranjini R Suresh A M Somanna P C
Balancing
Work|Life What? Why?? & How???
Does this Sound Familiar?
“There just aren’t enough hours in the day. I
hold down a full-time job. I h
elp care for my
grandchildren and my parents, who need
more help every year. Time for “me” is
pretty hard to come by.”
Retail department store manager, C
algary
“They downsized the staff but they
never downsized the work. I’m doing
work that two people used to do.”
Computer programmer, Edmonton
Employers say...
“Juggling competing demands is tiring if not stressful and brings
lower productivity, sickness, and absenteeism, so work/life
balance is an issue for all employees and all organizations.”
“Successful business
leaders do more than just
balance the books—they
also help their employees
to balance work-life issues.”
“You can have it all. You just can’t have it
all at once”-Oprah Winfrey
What?
A state of equilibrium in
which the demands of both
a person’s job and
personal life are equal.
Factors Contributing...
Three major factors contribute to the interest in, and the
importance of, serious consideration of work/life balance:
1) Global competition
2) Renewed interest in
personal lives/family
values
3) An aging workforce.
Terms Used Regarding Work|Life Balance
• Work/family
• Work/life initiatives
• Work/family culture
• Work/family conflict• Work/life balance from the
employee viewpoint
• Family-friendly benefits
• Work/life programs• Work/life balance from the
employer viewpoint
Perception towards WLB
Misperceptions
1. It’s a private issue.
2. It’s a parenting issue
3. It’s a women’s issue
4. It’s a stage in life
5. It’s “fifty-fifty”
6. Work and life are separate domains.
7. Technology will help.
8. Little can be done
What’s in it for Employers?
• Increased absenteeism
• Increased employee turnover
• Reduced productivity
• Increased disability costs
• Increased health costs
• Reduced job satisfaction
• Increased managerial stress
• Impaired family/social
relationships.
Workable Options
• Job redesign• Job sharing• Job rotation
• Leaves• Dependent care• Employee assistance
programs• Wellness programs
• Telecommuting• Alternative work schedules
• Compressed workweek• Voluntary part-time
reduced hours• Phased-in retirement Flex
the Time
Flex the
Place
Flex the Job
Flex the
Benefits
Build-Your-Own Balance Plan
Step 5 - Work it out: Lead by example
Manager buy-in: Paths to enlightenment
Step 4 - Spell it out: CommunicationEmployee proposals
Step 3 - Try it out: ImplementationMeasuring return on investment
Step 2 - Figure it out: Plan the right mix1. A Custom fit 2. A culture fit 3. Policy guidelines
Step 1- Check it out: Needs assessment1. Questions you need to ask 2. How to find the answers
Don't confuse having a career with having a life.