Dr. Namita Mukhi Khajuria
In this fast moving competitive world it is becoming very difficult to attain a work – life balance that supports our career goals without affecting our mental health. But the irony of the situation lies in the fact that work – life balance is very important for our mental well-being which in turn will reflect on our performance. So investing and managing well to achieve this will lead to a more healthy and productive workforce for any organisation and also a happy personal life for every employee. It will also have long term ripple impact on combatting chronic diseases like hypertension management.
5 easy and must steps any organisation and every employee can do to attain a good work – life balance beside displaying work- life balance quotes in organisation as the sole approach.
- Time management
The first and basic approach is time management and best utilisation of our time as resource to manage both work and personal life. Employers can encourage flexible working schedule to employee’s so that they are available for their family and personal needs.
2. Work place facility
Having a gym and meditation room at the workplace can help employees be on top of both their physical and mental well-being. Group activity like coffee breaks and games room can also ease the pressure when needed.
3. Recognition and Inclusion of family
Recognising the families effort in supporting performance of the employees and including their families in work place celebration will help bonding of work and personal life of every employee.
4. Organising wellness related activities
Outdoor excursions with family and colleagues , sports day or other funfilled activities to be organised time to time for healthy and productive workforce
5. Employee wellness program
It is highly recommended to invest in a good employee wellness program for efficient healthy and happy workculture which will have high ROI for organisation in terms of performance of employees.
To know more about a well designed employee program… Designing an employee wellness program
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