3. Work Life Balance How to Have It Marty Slevin Corporate Manager, Retail Recruitment Recruitment & Diversity Services Marty Slevin Corporate Manager, Retail Recruitment Recruitment & Diversity Services

4. Work-life balance is a person’s control over the conditions in their workplace. It is accomplished when an individual feels dually satisfied about their personal life and their paid occupation It mutually benefits the individual, business and society when a person’s personal life is balanced with his or her own job Work-life balance is a person’s control over the conditions in their workplace. It is accomplished when an individual feels dually satisfied about their personal life and their paid occupation It mutually benefits the individual, business and society when a person’s personal life is balanced with his or her own job Work Life Balance Defined

5. Introduction Work / Life Balance at Walgreens Job Responsibilities My Life Outside of Work Preparation Work / Life Balance at Walgreens Job Responsibilities My Life Outside of Work Preparation

6. Store Management Success Stories Challenges / Obligations Perspective Success Stories Challenges / Obligations Perspective

7. Working in the United States Business Week: The Real Reasons You’re Working So Hard - October 2005 1970’s 40 Hour Work Week 1980’s 50 Hours Per Week 1990’s More Managers in Workforce

8. 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours sleep each night on weekdays 60% are rushed at mealtimes, 1/3 eat lunch at their desks Americans work 3.5 more hours per week than they did 20 years ago 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours sleep each night on weekdays 60% are rushed at mealtimes, 1/3 eat lunch at their desks Americans work 3.5 more hours per week than they did 20 years ago Business Week: The Real Reasons You’re Working So Hard - October 2005 Working in the United States

9. WORK LIFE Accessibility of Work Work / Life Balance Quiz Accessibility of Work Work / Life Balance Quiz

10. Work Life Balance Quiz 1. I find myself spending more time on work-related projects 2. I often feel I don’t have time for myself or family and friends 3. No matter what I do, it seems that every minute of every day is always scheduled for something 4. Sometimes I feel as though I've lost sight of who I am and why I chose this job/career 5. I can’t remember the last time I was able to take a day off to do something fun - something just for me 1. I find myself spending more time on work-related projects 2. I often feel I don’t have time for myself or family and friends 3. No matter what I do, it seems that every minute of every day is always scheduled for something 4. Sometimes I feel as though I've lost sight of who I am and why I chose this job/career 5. I can’t remember the last time I was able to take a day off to do something fun - something just for me Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

11. Work Life Balance Quiz Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). 6.I feel stressed out most of the time 7.I can ’ t remember the last time I used all my allotted vacation and personal days 8.It sometimes feels as though I never have a chance to catch my breath before I have to move on to the next project/crisis 9.I can ’ t remember the last time I read - and finished - a book that I was reading purely for pleasure 10.I wish I had more time for some outside interests and hobbies, but I simply don ’ t 6.I feel stressed out most of the time 7.I can ’ t remember the last time I used all my allotted vacation and personal days 8.It sometimes feels as though I never have a chance to catch my breath before I have to move on to the next project/crisis 9.I can ’ t remember the last time I read - and finished - a book that I was reading purely for pleasure 10.I wish I had more time for some outside interests and hobbies, but I simply don ’ t

12. Work Life Balance Quiz Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). 11.I often feel exhausted even early in the week 12.I can ’ t remember the last time I went to the movies, visited a museum or attended some other cultural event 13.I do what I do because so many people (children, partners, parents) depend on me for support 14.I ’ ve missed many of my family ’ s important events because of work-related time pressures and responsibilities 15.I almost always bring work home with me 11.I often feel exhausted even early in the week 12.I can ’ t remember the last time I went to the movies, visited a museum or attended some other cultural event 13.I do what I do because so many people (children, partners, parents) depend on me for support 14.I ’ ve missed many of my family ’ s important events because of work-related time pressures and responsibilities 15.I almost always bring work home with me

13. Scoring Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Give yourself 1 point for each “true” response. Note that each “true” response is a sign that you may need to make changes in your life. The higher the number, the more important it is for you to make changes in your lifestyle. Give yourself 1 point for each “true” response. Note that each “true” response is a sign that you may need to make changes in your life. The higher the number, the more important it is for you to make changes in your lifestyle.

14. Impact on Workforce Quarterlife Crisis Challenges of Life in 20’s Guide for Grads ‘Coping’ with Decision Making Understand Us Quarterlife Crisis Challenges of Life in 20’s Guide for Grads ‘Coping’ with Decision Making Understand Us Authors: Alexandra Robbins and Abby Wilner

15. Your Workforce Millennial Generation (Born between 1980 and 2000) About this Generation Expectations Helicopter Parents Millennial Generation (Born between 1980 and 2000) About this Generation Expectations Helicopter Parents

16. Stop Worrying Break the Habit ‘Good Housekeeping’ Why Worry? Analyze Your Challenges State the Problem Cause of Problem? Possible Solutions? Determine the BEST Solution Break the Habit ‘Good Housekeeping’ Why Worry? Analyze Your Challenges State the Problem Cause of Problem? Possible Solutions? Determine the BEST Solution

17. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Be Proactive Begin with End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win/Win Understand & Be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw Be Proactive Begin with End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win/Win Understand & Be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw

18. Life Matters The Three Gotta Do’s Validate Expectations Optimize Effort ‘Navigational’ Intelligence The Three Gotta Do’s Validate Expectations Optimize Effort ‘Navigational’ Intelligence Authors: Roger & Rebecca Merrill

19. Book Summary 7 tips to help you achieve better balance 1. Slow Down 2. Learn to Better Manage Your Time. Avoid Procrastination 3. Share the Load 4. Let Things Go (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff) 5. Explore Your Options. Get Help 6. Take Charge - Set Priorities 7. Simplify 7 tips to help you achieve better balance 1. Slow Down 2. Learn to Better Manage Your Time. Avoid Procrastination 3. Share the Load 4. Let Things Go (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff) 5. Explore Your Options. Get Help 6. Take Charge - Set Priorities 7. Simplify

20. Manager Example #1 Store Manager Wife Mom of 3 Teenage Boys Accountant for Husband’s Business Full-Time College Student Masters Program Board Member Varsity Hockey Coach

21. Maintaining Balance Managing the Store Involve Employees In Store Decisions Show Employees the Value of Their Role Critical Tasks Assigned to Specific Days Celebrate Success of Day-to-Day Work Balancing Her Life Establishes Routines at Work and at Home Accounts for the Unexpected Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance! Managing the Store Involve Employees In Store Decisions Show Employees the Value of Their Role Critical Tasks Assigned to Specific Days Celebrate Success of Day-to-Day Work Balancing Her Life Establishes Routines at Work and at Home Accounts for the Unexpected Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

22. Manager Example #2 Store Manager Wife Mom of 1 Teenage Boy Husband Also Works Retail Active with Church New Puppy Husband Deploying for 2 nd Tour in Iraq

23. Maintaining Balance Managing the Store Set the Best Example Possible Keep Team Focused on Important Tasks Recognition and Encouragement Balancing Her Life Support from Spouse Network of Family and Friends Creates ‘Task Lists’ at Home Open Communication with DM Managing the Store Set the Best Example Possible Keep Team Focused on Important Tasks Recognition and Encouragement Balancing Her Life Support from Spouse Network of Family and Friends Creates ‘Task Lists’ at Home Open Communication with DM

24. Engage Your Store Team Empower Team to Accomplish Store Goals Explain Benefit of Their Contributions Provide Timely Responses Solicit Employee Feedback, Show & Train Discuss Their Interests Outside of Work Encourage Promotion into New Roles Communicate Clearly & Respectfully Engage Your Store Team Empower Team to Accomplish Store Goals Explain Benefit of Their Contributions Provide Timely Responses Solicit Employee Feedback, Show & Train Discuss Their Interests Outside of Work Encourage Promotion into New Roles Communicate Clearly & Respectfully Balance at Work

25. Schedule ‘Me’ Time Have Something You Look Forward to Outside of Work (Hobby, Class, Sports) Schedule ‘Me’ Time Have Something You Look Forward to Outside of Work (Hobby, Class, Sports) Balance in Your Life

26. Planning Figure Out What Really Matters to You in Life If my life could focus on one thing and one thing only, what would that be? If I could add a second thing, what would that be? A third? Figure Out What Really Matters to You in Life If my life could focus on one thing and one thing only, what would that be? If I could add a second thing, what would that be? A third? 5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance by Sherry Rauh, WebMD

27. Drop Unnecessary Activities Protect Your Private Time Accept Help to Balance Your Life Plan Fun and Relaxation Drop Unnecessary Activities Protect Your Private Time Accept Help to Balance Your Life Plan Fun and Relaxation Summary 5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance by Sherry Rauh, WebMD

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