WAYS TO IMPROVE WORK/LIFE BALANCE ( PART II)
Encourage Taking Breaks– Regular breaks are another way to showcase the values of balance and rest. A report by EZ Cater found 43% of professionals eat lunch at their desks, even though the majority believe taking time out would improve their performance.
When asked why, 21% of Gen Z workers said they thought their managers would disapprove. To encourage breaks, show that your company endorses and facilities them. Here are some strategies and suggestions:
- Spruce up the staff break room.
- Provide healthy snacks or catered lunches.
- Prohibit meetings during a lunch time.
- Have managers remind reports to take breaks.
- Plan staff lunches outside the office.
Offer flexible working arrangements– People don't always have to work fewer hours to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Simply choosing when and where they work means they can create a schedule that suits their priorities.
For instance, team members might enjoy working from home to spend more time with their families instead of commuting, or they may want to choose office hours that avoid the rush hour and reduce travel time.
Providing more flexible working arrangements can also help you stand out in a competitive labor market. A survey was conducted and found that 91% of employees want a remote or hybrid work arrangements, while 34% of companies are actually planning to increase mandatory office hours.
