By: Bimal Shah
Do you know how to deal with burnout? Burnout is bad news for employers because 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.
However, fixing this problem isn’t as difficult as you might think. Maintaining a work-life balance can help reduce stress and prevent burnout in the workplace. Workers who spend about three to four days a week working offsite are more engaged in their jobs than traditional counterparts who are stuck behind desks all day. So, what’s the cure for our work-life balance problem? Remote work. In here, I will explain how giving workers more control over their environment makes them happier and more productive.
Before the discussion on work-life balance we have to understand the consequences of managing it poorly. Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace. Employees who experience this stress often find themselves in a nearly constant state of heightened alertness. It leads to symptoms like fatigue, lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, and low self-esteem.
Why is work-life balance important?
Work-life balance is vital to millennials and the millennial generation is projected to take up a majority of the workforce by 2025. This generation wants to find a career path that will support their “lifestyle,” and contribute to a healthy work-life balance. Beyond appealing to the millennial generation, concerns about work-life balance continue. Jobs that create a bad work-life balance can put businesses at risk.
How can employers create a healthy work-life balance?
Data shows that creating a flexible work environment is one of the best ways to satisfy the work-life balance needs of most employees. A study to determine if flexible schedules increased employees’ overall well-being and healthful behavior found that employees with flexible schedules were able to get more sleep, take care of health issues, and feel more energized throughout the workday.
Remote work is a big factor in this equation. Offering remote work is the ultimate way to provide flexibility for employees. Working from home allows employers to give their team more control over their time. This, in turn, helps employees achieve a better work-life balance. Sometimes, the lines between work and home can get blurry, but when employees can schedule their day and stay consistent, they’ll be more effective.
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Helping employees achieve a good work-life balance enhances work satisfaction and their loyalty to their employer. This also helps employers achieve career longevity. Additionally, there are advantages of working remotely, including higher job satisfaction and higher organizational commitment.
Being mindful of the points discussed earlier, to strike a harmonious work-life balance while enhancing growth and thrive personally and professionally with successful results.
There are a few takeaways that are worth considering from this discussion:
- Employees don’t generally associate working more than 40 hours with optimal work-life balance, and one’s commute to work can be a source of stress.
- Employees generally want to work in a place where they feel like family comes first.
- Employees want to see leaders cultivating cultures that support work-life balance.
It won’t be long before the millennial generation are the majority of the workforce. To them, a healthy work-life balance is becoming a requirement when they consider taking a job. Now, more than ever, they’re looking for more telecommuting and flextime opportunities to reduce stress at work.
Employers who offer these opportunities are attracting top talent.
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