Work Life Balance

Presented by B.Sangamithra(10aa30) P.Deepthi(10ac10)

What is WLB
Meaningful daily Achievement and Enjoyment in each of four life quadrants: Work, Family, Friends and Self Work Life Balance consists of the implementation of working arrangements and policies which assist workers in combining employment with other aspects of their lives. Employers can benefit from these policies too as they can help to develop a more committed and productive workforce.

Current work life balance

What work life balance is not about

It is not about being perfect It is not about being right It is not about being clever or having all the answers It is not about being a superwoman or superman

Roles and Work-life Balance

People have formal roles at home and at work.
Example: employee, manager, team leader, union steward, parent, spouse, child.

Roles may also be informal at home and at work.

Example: chair of organization charity drive, pitcher for office softball team, PTA president, scout leader, etc.

Conflict Between Work and Non-work Roles

Consequences of conflict between roles
Dissatisfaction with work and with family Distress at work and at home Destructive parenting or other behaviors Withdrawal from work and from family

Occurrence of Conflict
Does work interfere with family?
Work family conflict

Or does family interfere with work?

Family work conflict

Or both?

 Personality differences in conflict

Do some people experience more conflict than others? Do some people interpret conflict differently? Do some people react differently to conflict?

Gender differences in conflict

Do women or men experience more conflict? Do women and men experience different kinds of conflict? Do women and men react differently to conflict?

Holding multiple roles may have more benefits than drawbacks

Both women and men show differences in psychological well-being when involved in work and family Both men and women show greater physical health when holding multiple roles Both men and women report healthier relationships when they hold multiple roles

Conflict Vs. Benefit

Which seems more likely to result from multiple roles, conflict or benefit? Factors influencing conflict vs. benefit:
Role quality Number of roles Time demands of roles

Stressors and Work Family Conflict

Stressors
Work Versus Family

Creates
Work and Family Stress on Employee

Leads to
WorkFamily Conflicts

Triggers Possible Outcomes

Dissatisfaction

Frustration

Depression

Physical Effects
Increased susceptibility to illness Chronic high blood pressure Ulcers Headaches and migraines, backaches, and body pains Diarrhea, heartburn, gastritis, inflammation of the pancreas Exacerbation of acne, psoriasis, herpes, hives, and eczema Infertility

Emotional Effects
Loneliness, depression, feelings of hopelessness Irritability Anger, hostility, violence Disorganization Conflicts Mood swings Sleep problems

Survey Results From More Than 50,000 Employees from a Variety of Manufacturing and Service Organizations Found (Source: Quintessential Careers article)
2 out of every 5 employees are dissatisfied with the balance between their work and personal lives The lack of balance is due to: Long work hours Changing demographics More time in the car Deterioration of boundaries between work and home 16

How we spend our day

1% Illness Travel 9% Eating 9% 6% Leisure 11% TV 23% Work 6% Dressing 3% Religion Sleep 32%

6 Tips For Work-Life Balance

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Don t overbook Prioritize ruthlessly Learn how to say no Organize Use technology but don t overdo it

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Don t Overbook:
Don t plan too many things Assume that only 50% of things you plan for the day will actually get done

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Prioritize Ruthlessly:
The secret to booking your time effectively boils down to knowing what is important and what can wait Use the sharpest knife to trim the essential from the secondary

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Learn to Say No
One of the biggest land mines to effective time management is recognizing you don t have to agree with everything and with everyone. Saying no to one thing opens the door to saying yes to something else

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Organize
Bringing time into line isn t just a matter of scheduling.

Eliminating clutter and the chaos it causes will give you a gift of 240 to 288 hours every year

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Use Technology:
Go beyond personal habits and practices for time management. Use technology as another weapon to make the most effective use of your workday Sticky notes are one of the worst things in the world. .. ..You should live by your database. That way nothing is ever forgotten.
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(Use technology)

But Don t Overdue It

Part of effective time management is knowing when to shut things down Turning off a cell phone or other wireless means of communication establishes boundaries Helps you balance your personal and professional time

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