Work-life Balance…. In your dreams or reality ? Hold on HR: – Engaging & Retaining Key Talent

LET’S TAKE A POLL: WHEN WAS THE TERM WORK-LIFE BALANCE (WLB) COINED?  Early 60’s  1970’s  1980’s  1990’s  Earlier than any of the above

Work-Life Balance (WLB) …. Or is it Work-life Integration?

MARRIED TO YOUR WORK: Consider the Costs:  Fatigue  Lost time with Friends/Loved ones  Increased expectations

HOW TO STRIKE A BETTER WLB 1)Track your time – Pay attention to daily tasks work related and personal 2)Take advantage of your options 3)Learn to say “No” 4)Leave Work at Work 5)Nurture & Manage yourself

TIPS TO RECLAIM CONTROL  Flexible work schedules  Company sponsored family events & activities  Allowing employees to take unpaid leave as needed for serious life changing events  As Managers set the Example – model appropriate behaviours & actions & create the environment EXPECTED, ENABLED & SUPPORTED

WE EXPECT EMPLOYEES TO WORK HARD, LONG HOURS…..  DON’T confuse commitment with engagement (And dedication to the norm of 60 – 70 hours per week)  Allow cross-over of life needs into the workplace

WHEN WLB MAY NOT BE A FACTOR IN RECRUITMENT  In Graduate Recruitment  Where candidates are seeking a new career path  Where Compensation & Benefits is the magnet

WHEN WLB IS LINKED TO RECRUITMENT  Be known as a great Employer “Employer of Choice” eg Aon Hewitt Best Employer Studies or UK’s Investors in People  Vacancies created due to company growth  Successful Internal referral Program

FINAL THOUGHTS….. Striking a healthy WLB isn’t a problem to be solved. It is an ongoing issue to be managed.

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