It’s never easy to keep a good work-life balance that benefits both your career and your well-being. We’ve all tried to work hard and then play hard but ultimately one usually suffers. With these five tips, could you finally manage it? With what feels like an ongoing struggle with achieving the ideal work-life balance, recent research shows that two-thirds of…
read moreProductivity is essential in achieving a good work life balance. As part of National Work Life week serial tech entrepreneur and Flock founder Bhavin Turakhia has helpfully provided some tips on how to gain that precious time that would otherwise be wasted. Automate, Automate, Automate Any task which you have to do multiple times is a chore isn’t it? Whether…
read moreDo you worry about getting your work-life balance right? If so, you’re not alone – with 25 per cent of workers unhappy about it, 13 per cent working more than 49 hours a week and more than 40 per cent of employees neglecting other aspects of their life. To try to help workers address the situation, Market Inspector has created…
read moreWe write a lot of articles with tips for achieving a better work-life balance, but some people have a hard time recognising they have a problem. Millennial blogger Rachel Ritlop outlined nine signs you have a poor work-life balance in a recent article for Forbes. Take steps to rebalance yourself if you notice any of these. 1 You’re in physical…
read moreLast year, more than 4.6million people decided to become their own boss. According to a recent study by the Government Equalities Office, 10% of the female population in the UK is considering starting their own business. The nation has the entrepreneurial bug. It’s a rewarding lifestyle, but a challenging one, according to Edward Poland, Co-Founder of hirespace.com. Entrepreneurs should prepare for…
read moreWork-life balance is more than a buzzword these days. With PAs taking on more and more work, it’s hard to find a happy medium that allows for a decent personal life. To help employees find out whether they should reassess their work-life balance, AXA PPP healthcare has built a simple visual quiz. If you find out you might be suffering…
read moreWork-life balance is a key issue for employees, with many saying they’re willing to leave a job in search of a better balance. If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to focus on yourself, Glassdoor has done some research to name the 20 companies that offer the best work-life balance. London-based financial recruitment firm Goodman Masson tops…
read moreExpert Microsoft Productivity Trainer to Bill Gates’ team Vickie Sokol Evans has launched a global ‘Back-to-School’ campaign, offering free training sessions from 6-9 September to help employees leave the office on time – increasing their productivity, improving their results, and helping to cultivate a healthy work culture, while at the same time increasing profits. Empowering global workforces to improve their…
read moreDeals website Groupon recently surveyed 2000 Americans on their levels of stress and what they would do to relax if given the chance. The results showed that 60% of our counterparts across the pond are trapped in an unhealthy work-life balance and don’t have enough time in the day to relax. With all of the pressures and responsibilities of work…
read moreIncreasing the salaries of disengaged employees will not boost commitment or keep them in the business, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Coleman Parkes Research. This new survey reveals that 45% of employees believe that small to medium UK businesses need to focus on providing a healthy work-life balance if they want to boost employee…
read moreWork-life balance was the top reason people decided to look for a new job last year, with many saying they’d take a pay cut for more flexible arrangements. But Career Coach Caroline Ceniza-Levine says it’s not always necessary to prioritise your personal life over money and vice versa. She says there are six clear steps to improve your work-life balance…
read moreThe modern business world is one in which everybody is expected to be available 24/7 and it’s difficult to spend quality time with your loved ones. Susan Reid, a professor and former entrepreneur, recently wrote an article for Forbes outlining her top tips for creating a better work-life balance. Align your professional vision with your personal life – Have an…
read moreJob-listing and recruitment site Glassdoor recently released a list of 20 of the best jobs for a healthy work-life balance based on employee feedback. The title of “personal assistant” came in at number 11 with a better-than-average rating. The ratings are based on a five-point scale, with one being “very dissatisfied”, three being “okay” and five being “very satisfied”. Glassdoor…
read moreEmployees want flexibility and freedom from outdated work practices. For this to happen, organisations must empathise with the individual behind the output So many of our current working patterns are hugely outdated – the idea of ‘nine to five’ was conceived during the industrial revolution. Our culture of presenteeism was born out of conformity, rather than evolving working patterns…
read moreResearch from Britain’s Healthiest Company shows UK companies are waking up to the importance of managing employee stress – but more can be done The study highlights that corporate work-life balance programmes are the most effective at reducing stress at work, with 71% of employees who tried them saying they were of benefit. But while over 70% of companies…
read moreAccording to a recent report from Morgan Redwood, 39% of businesses feel work-life balance has the biggest influence on staff morale, with senior managers and board members regarded as having the worst work-life balance. When compared to a similar report from 2009, work-life balance is now regarded as the most influential factor for staff morale, a leap up from its…
read moreIf your workload is affecting your personal life, you may want to let your boss know he or she can make more money from your skills by expecting less. Businesses that help staff to achieve a good work-life balance earn 27% more per year from each employee, according to a newly released study. The research, conducted by Morgan Redwood, an…
read moreMore than one in four employees who work for companies that are not perceived to care about creating a work-life balance plan to leave their job within the next two years. In other findings uncovered in a recent study carried out by employee opinion researcher Hay Group Insight, almost half (49%) of all employees surveyed in the UK said they…
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