Time flexibility at work
What is flexible sceduling?
Allowing employees to choose when they start and finish their workday is called this.
What is mental health?
the state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects how we think, feel, and behave at work.
What is rest and recovery (or personal time)?
Offering employees paid time off supports this aspect of work-life balance
Taking breaks decreases productivity
Myth
What would you do as a manager, if an emplyee requests flexibe hours to care for their child?
Accept giving them flexible hours, with strict conditions
What is a compressed workweek?
Its an arrangement in which employees work the same hours but over fewer days in a week.
What is burnout?
physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress
What are personal life and professional work?
Work-life balance refers to the balance between these two aspects of life.
Longer working hours always equal more output
Myth
A team member shows signs of burnout. How should the company respond to support both the employee and team productivity?
Talking to the member problems in the company
What is job sharing?
This is a flexible work arrangement allows employees to share the responsibilities of one full-time job.
What is seeking support ?
Talking to someone you trust about your stress or worries
Which Scandinavian country is often ranked highest in work-life balance?
Denmark
Remote workers are less productive.
Myth
Your company is introducing remote work. What potential challenges would you anticipate, and how would you address them?
Help with the internet of my worker's houses and giving them plataforms to work on
What is remote work (or telecommuting)?
Working outside the employer’s main office, often from home or another location.
What are employee wellness or assistance programs?
Companies often provide these programs, such as counseling or stress workshops, to help employees feel better.
Name a strategy to give workers more personal time
Implement a policy that explains how much time they have to be present
The WHO found that working over 55 hours per week increases the risk of heart disease
Fact
A coworker confides they are struggling with anxiety. As a manager or HR professional, how would you handle this situation?
Giving them flexible hours fot them to going to therapy or searching for help
What is Results-Only Work Environment ?
A company that lets employees set their own schedules, as long as they complete their tasks and meet deadlines, is practicing this results-based model.
What is mindfulness?
This common activity, like deep breathing or meditation, helps calm the mind.
Name one way technology has negatively impacted work-life balance.
The constant availability through email/phones
Addressing mental health in the workplace can improve profitability.
Fact
You are leading a company that faces high turnover due to poor work-life balance. How would you solve it?
Searching for strategies to give them more flexible hours