WORK LIFE BALANCE Anuradha Sarin Anuradha Sarin Sangeeta Relan Sadhna Gupta Anju Aggarwal Gaurav Sharma

Balance between work and personal life so that we are able to fulfill: Our Commitment at job Our Commitment at job Afford to have sufficient time and space to enjoy the different facets of life Afford to have sufficient time and space to enjoy the different facets of life

FACTS ABOUT WLB WLB does not mean an equal balance. WLB does not mean an equal balance. WLB is a concept for parents particularly mothers. WLB is a concept for parents particularly mothers.

A desire for WLB shall brand you as uncommitted or unmotivated. WLB is a private issue. WLB is a private issue. There is no perfect, one-size fit all, balance you should be striving for. There is no perfect, one-size fit all, balance you should be striving for.

The ideal balance for individuals will vary over time, often on a daily basis and shall also vary at different stages of the life cycle.The ideal balance for individuals will vary over time, often on a daily basis and shall also vary at different stages of the life cycle. Balance is a journey, not a destination. Balance is a journey, not a destination.

Recognizing imbalance – warning signs Recognizing imbalance – warning signs 1. You may notice that you are spending more time at work. 1. You may notice that you are spending more time at work. 2. Your family and friends may be making comments about not having seen much of you.

3. You may feel constantly tired. 4. You may see more negatives in your life than positives. 5. Increase in stress and anxiety.

6. Ask yourself your highest personal goals. 6. Ask yourself your highest personal goals. 7. You’ve lost your sense of humor and playfulness. 8. You find yourself short tempered and angry.

9. Reduction in sexual desire without any other reason of disagreement with the spouse.

ACHIEVING WORK LIFE BALANCE Initiative from the employee’s side. Initiative from the employee’s side. Initiatives from the employer’s side. Initiatives from the employer’s side.

Initiative from the employee’s side. Set your priorities Set your priorities Communicate very clearly Communicate very clearly

Come out of the age-old view that by sitting late in the office you are demonstrating that you are highly committed and motivated.Come out of the age-old view that by sitting late in the office you are demonstrating that you are highly committed and motivated. Keep a log. Keep a log. Learn time management. Learn time management.

Leave work at work.Leave work at work. Seek professional help. Seek professional help. Protect your day off. Protect your day off.

Set aside one night each week for recreation. Communicate clearly. Communicate clearly. Schedule brief breaks for yourself throughout the day. Schedule brief breaks for yourself throughout the day.

Create more personal time.Create more personal time. Come up with solutions and not the problem. Come up with solutions and not the problem.

Initiatives from the employer’s side Flexible hours. Flexible hours. Home based working. Home based working.

Variable work weekVariable work week Childcare facilities Childcare facilities Part time employment Part time employment

Health check upsHealth check ups Leave options Leave options Phased return Phased return

Job sharing. Job sharing. Telecommuting : Telecommuting : Flexible Telecommuting Regular Telecommuting Full-time Telecommuting

BENEFITS OF WORK LIFE BALANCE TO EMPLOYERS Increased employee motivation Lower rate of absenteeism Have satisfied and committed employees General welfare of employees – reduced stress level Lower employee turnover

Lower recruitment and training costs, associated with reduced turnover Increased return on investment in training as employees stay longer Reduced use of sick leave Greater staff loyalty. Improved productivity Reduction in medical expenses

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES Improves job and overall life satisfaction. Improves self-esteem. Builds stronger families. Promotes commitment to activities outside of work. Reduces stress and conflict. Improves overall health.