Work / Life Balance

Work and home – making the connection


The ‘do more with less’ culture that many of us live and work in can leave us feeling like we’re running on empty. Employers are recognizing the stress of work/life conflict on employees and are turning to work/life balance initiatives to help.

Work/life balance is a self-determined state that exists when a person can effectively manage the responsibilities of work, home, and the community.

7 Ways to Make the Balancing Act Easier

Feeling like you're always running from one thing to the next?  Here are ways to slow it down:

  • Prioritize your daily activities
  • List your expectations
  • Give yourself permission to take a break
  • Share the load
  • Ask for help
  • Take a lunch break. Every day.

Work/life balance initiatives are any benefits, policies, or programs that help people strike a better balance between the demands of the job and life outside of work. They can include employee assistance programs; health and wellness programs; leaves of absences; flexible work arrangements; and child or elder care programs.

How do you ask your employer for support?
  • Be clear on what you need.
  • Know what exists in terms of programs, policies, and benefits in your organization. Know what has worked and what hasn’t in the past.
  • Present the ‘case’ from their perspective.
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