{"id":1721,"date":"2017-10-30T14:21:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T14:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/propertysale\/en\/blog\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2019-06-20T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T12:37:01","slug":"how-a-healthy-work-life-balance-can-prevent-employee-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enmehr.com\/en\/blog\/how-a-healthy-work-life-balance-can-prevent-employee-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"How a healthy work life balance can prevent employee burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think about the elements of a satisfying career, your brain might automatically go to steady progression through the ranks, a healthy salary, and being surrounded by a community of like minded individuals. But do you also spend time thinking about the personal life that will surround your career?<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s world, we are more connected than ever. Our phones, laptops and gadgets are connected to our workplace more than ever, and even when we are not at work we are often checking our email and even completing tasks from our homes. Relaxing and \u2018letting go\u2019 is harder that it has ever been in the past.<\/p>\n

Creating a strong sense of work life balance is important for everyone \u2013 no one wants to spend their life in the office without a chance to recharge and relax on their down time. A successful work life balance can help individuals to develop their relationships, nurture their children, build strong friendships and take part in hobbies.<\/p>\n

The richness and fulfilment that can come from these non-work activities cannot be overstated. As a manager, when your employees (and don\u2019t forget about yourself!) feel like they have a good balance in their lives, they will perform to a higher standard. This will improve productivity, increase the quality of their work and ideally help you to strengthen your bottom line.<\/p>\n

What work life balance means to millennials<\/h3>\n

Millennials in particular truly value a strong sense of work life balance<\/a>, but the actual definition of what this means can be confusing. They want to be able to earn a good living, but are often willing to reduce their earnings if it means taking more time off to travel, explore and relax.<\/p>\n

Stefanie O’Connell<\/a> is a millennial money expert, and she explains her ethos as such: “For me, it\u2019s not so much about work-life balance as it is work-life integration. I\u2019m not driven by the prospect of working hard for the next 30 years to retire one day. I\u2019m building a lifestyle and a career that I\u2019d be happy to maintain for the rest of my life\u2026 that flexibility makes my career sustainable in a way that I can adapt when new lifestyle priorities arise.”<\/p>\n

When faced with this kind of mentality, it is up to you to ensure that your millennial employees feel satisfied that their careers give them time to live their personal lives. Freedom to travel, to take time off and to learn new skills \u2013 these are all key when it comes to improving employee engagement and retaining your valuable team members.<\/p>\n

Prevent burn out by being reasonable about your expectations<\/h3>\n

If you want to prevent your employees from \u2018burning out\u2019 and getting overwhelmed and stressed at work, you need to allow time for employee recovery. Burnout<\/a> is caused by a number of workplace factors, including unsustainable workloads, no time for recovery and a lack of control over one\u2019s own time.<\/p>\n

You certainly want to encourage your employees to be \u2018engaged\u2019 \u2013 you would like them to be energetic, involved, committed, efficient and creative. These are the signs of an employee who is ready to do their best work and help your business succeed. Ensuring that they feel like they are a part of your long term goals and successes is one way to help this to happen.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, a \u2018burnt out\u2019 employee will often show signs of being exhausted, both mentally and physically. They might make cynical comments about the work (or even about you), experience a slump in their productivity and fail to meet deadlines and targets.<\/p>\n

If you want to prevent burn out, you need to be reasonable about your expectations. Resist contacting your employees on their days off, and encourage them to take their full holiday allotment every year. When they do take their holidays, resist the urge to complain to them about the increased workload that you will experience while they are gone \u2013 this \u2018guilt tripping\u2019 will make their holiday time stressful, completely nullifying the positive effects.<\/p>\n

The importance of flexible working hours<\/h3>\n

While you have every right to expect your employees to be in the office to do their jobs, it is also important to be flexible at times (within reason). Does a valued employee need a day off to take their little one to the doctor? Do they need to leave early for a dentist\u2019s appointment? Could they use an extra day off after a death in the family? Do everyone a favour and show your team that you care by being flexible about working hours. This will improve their trust in you, your firm and your long term goals, and it will also benefit their own wellbeing.<\/p>\n

When you are too rigid about the times that your employees \u2018punch in and punch out\u2019 you send the message that you care more about rules than about your employees as individual people.<\/p>\n

Being a good employer is about a lot more than providing a healthy salary and offering feedback for a job well done. No, you need to make sure that everyone has the time and means to enjoy a rich personal life when they are not in the office.<\/p>\n

Ensuring a sense of work life balance amongst your team is not just about making your employees feel \u2018warm and fuzzy\u2019 \u2013 it will benefit your business in the long run and increase your profitability.<\/p>\n

How do you ensure that your employees experience a positive sense of work life balance? Have you had good (or bad) experiences with this in the past? Share your experiences in the comment section below and engage in a conversation with likeminded individuals.<\/p>\n

Share this article with your employees and gauge their feedback to make your efforts even more successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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