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Work Life Balance/Wellness - Balancing work and personal life is essential for well-being. Jobs that demand excessive hours or offer little flexibility can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction among young professionals.
Challenge
• When workers feel peaceful and happy about their jobs, they are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are more likely to stay in their jobs. • According to Harvard Business Review, the psychological and physical problems of burned-out employees cost an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion a year in healthcare spending in the United States.
Importance
• Women and people of color face greater challenges and have fewer resources available to them.
• Time away from work can lead to fresh perspectives and new ideas. Engaging in hobbies and leisure activities can stimulate creativity, which can benefit problem-solving and innovation in the workplace.
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Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback sessions to gauge work-life balance and make necessary adjustments Establish a company Wellness Team (host an annual run, Step Challenge, chair massages)
Provide remote or hybrid work option Offer generous PTO policies (includes vacation days, sick leave, and personal days) and additional days for mental health and wellness Offer in-office fitness center or reimbursement for gym membership, health monitoring devices
Provide flexible work arrangement (includes remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks) Establish Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's) to provide support with counseling, financial advice, and legal assistance
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Read more: https://garverusa.com/about/wellness-program, https://www.mhanational.org/work-life-balance, https://hbr.org/2022/09/the- surprising-benefits-of-work-life-support, https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/why-work-life-balance-is-important, https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2018/03/27/the-evolving-definition-of-work-life-balance/
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