Work - Life Balance Richard Sutherland Venue Manager Hamilton Event Facilities

What Is It?

“Happiness is a state of mind derived from how you spend your time”

As staff Knowledge and understanding

As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable

As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL”

As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL” Concepts of “Achievement” and “Enjoyment”

Meaningful daily Achievement and Enjoyment in each of our four life quadrants: Work, Family, Friends and Self

WORKFAMILY FRIENDSSELF

Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL” Concepts of “Achievement” and “Enjoyment” 10 tips

As a Manager and Employer

Understanding your staff needs

As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility

As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility Be Outcomes driven

As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility Be Outcomes driven Understand the “future workplace”

Future workplace characteristics Communication channels must be varied (visual and written) Less structure More casual Flexible working hours Less face to face contact (more from home) Less meetings

Future workplace characteristics cont. More travel Increased expectation of advancement (will not sit behind a “log jam”) Higher wages (increased growth rate) Higher turnover (Career changes) Focus on IT (Computer savvy) Share with others and network

There are barriers to making culture changes within a workplace Increasing workload overshadowing personal needs Leaders who find it difficult to change their views on flexible working Managers who do not have the competencies to deal with changes to work/life situations

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