Work Life Balance
Have you ever been in a job interview and they keep asking questions such as,
- “How do you handle stress?”
- “How many hours of overtime do you typically work in a week?” or
- “Are you available for week-end work during projects?”
Do the red warning flags start waving? Maybe the interviewer is trying to tell you …..
“There is no work / life balance here!”
In companies were overtime is the norm, many things happen to the workers: more accidents, less quality, more chaos at home, more miscommunication and several other signals…. that enough is enough.
Steps to Improve Your Work/Life Balance
- Evaluate your current Work/Life Balance
- Determine what really is important to you
- Manage your time – on and off the job
- Ask for and/or get assistance at home
- Negotiate changes with your manager
Not sure if you are out of balance?
Work/Life Balance quizzes are available at the following websites:
- http://www.quintcareers.com/work-life_balance_quiz.html
- http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/is-your-life-running-you-ragged
There is a benefit to COMPANIES which maintain a good balance:
- Lower Turnover
- Less Absenteeism
- Reduced Health Care Costs
- Higher Morale
- Greater organizational commitment
- Better Customer Service
- Increased Productivity