Balancing life with work February 2012

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Balancing life with work

by Toronto Training and HR

February 2012

Contents

3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Definitions7-8 Three categories of work-life balance9-11 Rethinking the concept of work-life balance12-13 Types of initiative14-15 Five work-life domains to manage16-18 Top work-life challenges19-20 Barriers to a healthy lifestyle21-23 But I’m an entrepreneur!24-25 Questions that unleash work-life balance26-28 When is enough enough?29-30 How can financial management help

work-life balance?31-34 Improving work-life balance35-36 Make the most of your time off37-38 Getting a proper break from work39-40 Presenteeism41-43 Commuting44-46 An example of rules47-52 Canadian trends for 201253-58 Case studies59-60 Conclusion and questions

Introduction

Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden

• 10 years in banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR

are:- Training course design- Training course delivery- Reducing costs- Saving time- Improving employee engagement &

morale- Services for job seekers

Definitions

What is work-life balance?What is work-life enrichment?

Definitions

Three categories of work-life balance

Personal BusinessCommunity

Rethinking the concept of work-life balance

Rethinking the concept of work-life balance 1 of 2

Replace work-life balance with purpose and passionLook at the blend over the previous twelve monthsIdentify the ‘seasons’ in the organization’s workflowKeep in mind your family’s ‘seasons’ too

Rethinking the concept of work-life balance 2 of 2

Build up a ‘hard work’ bank account with your organizationWhen you’re at work, really engageWhen you’re at home, really BE at home

Types of initiative

Types of initiativeFlexible workingLeave and time offChildcare facilitiesHealth and wellbeing

Five work-life domains to manage

Manage timeManage energyManage thinkingManage emotionsManage relationships

Top work-life challenges

Top work-life challenges 1 of 2

MEN25% spending time with family23% financial stress23% finding personal time19% finding time to exercise

Top work-life challenges 2 of 2

WOMEN24% financial stress21% finding time to exercise19% finding personal time19% finding time to spend with family

Barriers to a healthy lifestyle

Lack of timeLack of facilitiesLack of motivation

But I’m an entrepreneur!

But I’m an entrepreneur! 1 of 2

Keep a scheduleAllow for overlapEstablish boundariesTake time off when you canIf you really want that break to feel like one, turn off your technology Recognize that you don’t need to revolutionize your life with grand, sweeping changes in order to achieve balance

But I’m an entrepreneur! 2 of 2

Become a family businessReview your plansAsk for helpMake work-life balance a priority

Questions that unleash work-life balance

What are the most valuable things to work on?Are there ways to change the process to reduce friction and create glide paths?Can we tackle big things with little goals to flow more value along the way?How can I spend more time in my strengths, and less time in my weaknesses? How can I help others to spend more time in their strengths, and less time in their weaknesses?

When is enough enough?

When is enough enough? 1 of 2

What is enough for me, my work, my family, my soul?Where does my wanting stem from? If it is scarcity, can I ask myself what I might want if I knew it were enough and that I had enough right now? How do I define balance? How would I know I had it? How do I know when I don’t?

When is enough enough? 2 of 2

How can I create a support system wide and deep enough in which I can nurture all aspects of myself and experience all I want to experience? If I stopped trying so hard to create balance in my life, what would be present and possible for me?

How can financial management help work-life balance?

How can financial management help work-life

balance?Get organizedStop stuffing envelopesSave time with your accountant

Improving work-life balance

Improving work-life balance 1 of 3

Schedule as much as possibleSay no to the good things, so you can say yes to the great thingsVolunteer for somethingTake breaksTurn your phone on silent when you’re with friends or family

WORKSchedule brief breaks throughout the dayCreate a To-Do list every dayOnly respond to email three or four times a dayAddress concerns about deadlines and deliverables earlyTake all of your vacation timeParticipate in wellness programs

HOMECreate a buffer between work and home Make a distinction between work and the rest of your lifeDecide what chores can be shared or let go ExerciseMake healthy food choicesPursue a hobby

Make the most of your time off

Plan in advanceTie up any loose ends before you goTurn the BlackBerry offDo a thorough handoverDon’t feel guiltyTry something newCatch up with friendsIndulge in some ‘me’ timeLeave a contact number……but only for emergencies

Getting a proper break from work

Get over the instant gratificationManaging emergencies and expectationsTake vacations from communicationsPlan a sit down with your familyIntroduce old school etiquette into the mixRevisit your personal communications policy regularlyIt’s up to you to control the situation

Presenteeism

PresenteeismDefinitionIllnesses reportedReasons for existence; work-relatedReasons for existence; personalEffects of presenteeismRecommendations

Commuting

Commuting 1 of 2The larger and more populous the region, the longer it takes to get to workCommuting takes longer by public transit than by carLow residential density neighbourhoods are lessconducive to public transitTraffic congestion makes commutes longer and affects many workersMost workers are satisfied with their commuting times

Commuting 2 of 2Traffic congestion is a major source of dissatisfactionPublic transit users are more tolerant of longer commuting timesWorkers with longer commutes find most days stressfulWorkers with longer commutes are less satisfied with their work–life balance

An example of rules

An example of rules 1 of 2

Family first with no exceptions, friends next and everything else after that Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning Constantly be reading Creativity and great ideas do not keep office hours so write as much as possible - especially when the mood hits

An example of rules 2 of 2

I manage my technology and do not let technology manage me-as an example I check email when I want to - not when it comes in and turn off all email notifications (both online and mobile) Don't focus on the money instead focus on building wealth and what I'll do to change the world once I get there (or along the way)Never eat alone

Canadian trends for 2012

Canadian trends for 2012 1 of 5

A greater demand by consumers for services in the evenings, weekends and holidaysA lack of comprehensive childcare support for many CanadiansAn increase in urban sprawlGreater innovation and adaptation of workplace technologiesAn increase in passive activities among children and adolescents

An aging populationLeisure and culture activities are becoming more expensiveFewer Canadians are working long hours, but more are working non-standard hoursMore people are feeling caught in a ‘time crunch’More Canadians – especially women – are providing care to seniors

The percentage of retired adults 65 years of age and over engaged in active leisure has remained stableSubstantially more seniors are volunteeringWe are spending less time on social leisure activitiesArts performance and attendance have droppedWe volunteer less for culture and recreation organizations

The percentage of children and adolescents participating in organized, extracurricular activities has stayed the sameAdolescents are increasingly exceeding recommended times for TV, video games and computer use-significantly fewer are having meals at home with parentsThe percentage of parents reading to pre-school children has remained stable

Our participation in physical activities has tailed offVisits to National Parks and Historic Sites are well below pre-9/11 levelsWe’re taking slightly longer vacationsWe’re spending more on culture and recreation

Case study A

Case study B

Case study C

Conclusion and questions

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