equal opportunity/ADA institution Changing Roles Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #1A

equal opportunity/ADA institution Changing Roles Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #1B

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to Have a Really Bad Day (without even trying) 1.Plan too many things to do. 2.Refuse to be flexible. 3.Expect things to be perfect. 4.Worry about everything. 5.Try to do it all. 6.Take everything personally. 7.Put off doing important jobs. 8.Lose your sense of humor. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #2

equal opportunity/ADA institution Job Factors Can Affect Balance Number of hours worked Schedule Control over hours Job independence Involvement in the job Job security Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #3A

equal opportunity/ADA institution Job changes Demands of the job Job climate Co-workers Supervisors Support services Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #3B Job Factors Can Affect Balance

equal opportunity/ADA institution Family Factors Can Affect Balance How good the relationship is If the partners support each other If and how the partner is employed How family members divide up the work Adapted from Friedman, Dana E. (1991). Linking Work-Family Issues to the Bottom Line. Conference Board Report #962, New York, NY. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #4A

equal opportunity/ADA institution Family Factors Can Affect Balance How big the family is How old the children are If other adults live with the family If a family has support services Adapted from Friedman, Dana E. (1991). Linking Work-Family Issues to the Bottom Line. Conference Board Report #962, New York, NY. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #4B

equal opportunity/ADA institution Effective Communication 1.Use “I” messages. 2.Find a good time to talk. 3.Stick to the point. 4.Be honest, but do not blame. 5.Value what others think and feel. 6.Accept feelings and don’t judge them. 7.Notice body language. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #5

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to give jobs to others (delegate) 1.Learn to let go. 2.Delegate, but don’t stick others with jobs you don’t like. 3.Ask for what you need. 4.Involve others. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #6A

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to give jobs to others (delegate) 5.Support others and be positive. 6.Let others succeed. 7.Accept the way that other people do things. 8.Show that you appreciate others. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #6B

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to Negotiate to Solve Problems 1.Communicate clearly. 2.Respect the other person. 3.Define the problem clearly. 4.Look for solutions from many places. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #7A

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to Negotiate to Solve Problems 5.Try for win/win solutions. 6.Work together until you can agree. 7.Do what you say you will do. 8.Keep up a good relationship. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #7B

equal opportunity/ADA institution Balancing Workplace and Family Needs Employers can help if they: Make work plans and benefits more flexible Revise their sick leave policy Help families care for dependents Become more sensitive to family issues Help families find the resources they need Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #8

equal opportunity/ADA institution Advocacy: Employees Working for Policy Change Action steps employees can take: State the issue. Gather facts. Get support from co- workers. Say exactly what they want. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #9A

equal opportunity/ADA institution Advocacy: Employees Working for Policy Change Action steps employees can take: 5.Talk to decision-makers. 6.Work with others. 7.Believe that things can change. 8.Refuse to give up. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #9B

equal opportunity/ADA institution A Family Council 1.Meets regularly 2.Everyone can take part and be heard 3.All ideas and issues matter 4.Solve problems 5.Plan for positive activities 6.Learn to work with each other 7.Take turns leading the group Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #10

equal opportunity/ADA institution What to Do to Have a More Balanced Life 1.Communicate 2.Delegate 3.Negotiate 4.Advocate 5.Say “no” 6.Be flexible 7.Form a council Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #11A

equal opportunity/ADA institution What to Do to Have a More Balanced Life 8. Simplify 9. Plan ahead 10. Set priorities 11. Have fun 12. Laugh 13. Exercise 14. Value yourself Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #11B