2. Work-Life Balance Taufica Erfan – Head of HR, BEIL

3. Work-Life Balance   Work–life balance is a broad concept including proper prioritizing between “work” (career and ambition) on one hand and “life” (Health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development) on the other.careerambitionHealth pleasureleisurefamily spiritual development

4. The reality…

5.   Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread, for recognition as well as cash, for endeavor rather than inertia, but above all - for a sort of life …” Studs Terkel

6. Poor Work-Life Balance   Higher rates of absenteeism   Reduced productivity   Decreased job satisfaction   Rising healthcare costs   Lower levels of organisational commitment and loyalty = Poor customer service

8. Slice of life – which “Should be” Slice of life – which “Should be”

9. Personal chart ’  Think back 5 years…  what we achieved losing of what? 5 years ago Today   

10. Changes in work that impact our life Global economy International business Advanced communication technology Flex-time schedules Alternative or flexi-place work location Changes in family structure (dual-career)

12. Tentative 10-points plan   Blur the boundaries   Manage expectations   Take some personal time for your physical & mental health   Simplify life :change lifestyle   Celebrate success – do not dwell much on failure  Take charge, set priorities  Get focused  Set a reasonable pace  Do what you enjoy and whatever time you spend more pleasantly and productively  Life is a process..so is striving for balance in a life

13. Work-Life Balance will help you to become “well-being” in many aspects … AND it’s in your hands!