Importance of Work-Life balance in organizations
What is Work-Life Balance?
Work-life balance refers to the condition in which an employee can balance his or her time and energy between work and other vital elements of their lives (Heathfield, Susan M., 2021).
How important is work-life balance?
1) It increases productivity.
Employee productivity is essential for every organization. If an employee's work-life balance is stable, they will be considerably satisfied with the job. This results in increased productivity. Spending more time and longer hours may appear to increase productivity, but the work will be of lower quality (SpriggHR, 2020).
2) Health Issues are Reduced
When employees are stressed and overworked, their physical and mental health is affected. A poor work-life balance can cause a number of illnesses that might negatively impact our health. This includes fever to more serious illnesses like heart attacks and breathing problems. Organizations can considerably reduce health problems and absenteeism by encouraging employees to look after themselves and find the balance (Wedgwood, Joe, 2019).
3) Burnouts are reduced.
Burnout occurs when an employee is exposed to excessive stress for an extended period of time. Burnout can result in everything from anger and mood changes to exhaustion and decreased productivity. Therefore it is essential to urge your employees to spend time away from work (SpriggHR, 2020).
4) Increased Engagement.
Organizations can boost employee engagement by assisting them in finding the ideal balance between work and personal life. When your employees are engaged, they are more likely to work harder and become committed to the organization (Wedgwood, Joe, 2019).
Video 1: Work-Life Balance(DeliveringHappiness, 2019).
Suggestions to improve Work-Life Balance.
1) A work environment that is flexible.
A flexible work environment reduces employee stress, increases job satisfaction, and enables people to practice healthy habits like exercising and eating nutritious foods (SpriggHR, 2020).
2) Encourage taking time off.
Having a break from work will allow employees to relax, as well as regain lost energy. This is important in order to help your employees enhance their productivity and concentrate when they return to work (Wedgwood, Joe, 2019).
3) Seek advice from employees.
Organizations can gain a better understanding of employees' thinking patterns by taking their opinions on solutions to improve work-life balance within the organization (Wedgwood, Joe, 2019).
Conclusion
Employees will be happier when they arrive at work if they have a great work-life balance. As a result, stress and the risk of burnout, two major workplace health concerns, are reduced. Further, it helps to improve the performance of the employees.
References
Heathfield, Susan M., 2021. the balancecareers. [Online]
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Wedgwood, Joe, 2019. The Happiness Index. [Online]
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DeliveringHappiness,
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This is a very essential piece for anyone who has a personal life as well as a hectic job life. You've done an excellent job of grasping what Work Life Balance is and how to keep it effectively step by step. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteWork-life balance is very important topic. After all we all work for healthy personal life. If our work environment doesn't provide the space for work life balance than it could turnout to be nightmare for employees eventually resulting in bad performance.
ReplyDeleteEmployees who maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives are more efficient, productive, and motivated. Your teams will be healthier, with less absenteeism and sickness.This is a good topic to discuss. Well-written
ReplyDeleteGood article. Important lesson for all of us. Clearly mentioned the qay of balancing.
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Its an Era where people tend to work for personal and career development than that of salary. Thus a work life balance is very much required to ensure that the employee can have the right equilibrium. An organization failing to identify this issue will eventually collapse as employee will be demotivated and also will tend to leave. Good article.
ReplyDeleteAn important topic discussed. Work life balance is very important for an employee to satisfy with his employer. If an employee is well satisfied, he /she will put maximum effort to develop the organisation.
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Very valuable topic to discuss especially for women employees since nowadays most women became working mothers. Therefore they have to work around 8 hours at the office and another considerable period with housework and child care. Therefore they need the support of every family member to balance these two successfully. All the best.
ReplyDeleteGreatly put, yes When you're at home, don't work 100 percent of the time.
ReplyDeleteTo maintain a sense of balance, carefully organize not just your obligations but also your leisure time. Add hanging out with friends, having fun with your children, or simply watching movies to your to-do list, and never forget to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.