With today being National Work Life Balance Day in Ireland, we have recorded a special edition podcast on the subject of Work Life Balance.
Work Life Balance seems to be the theme of the moment with many people searching for greater balance in their life. But is work life balance something that we truly can experience or is it something that is just not realistic in todays fast paced working environment?
Make sure you have a pen and paper ready to take notes as colleague Ann Greene and I discuss:
- what does work life balance really mean
- what is the business case for implementing work life balance policies and frameworks
- and practical steps you can take as a leader to address your own work life balance.
Do share your thoughts on audio tutorial by posting in the comments section. We would love to hear from you if you have found other strategies that have worked for you to ensure that you have created greater balance in your life or if you have questions about achieving greater work life balance.
Work life Balance Resources:
Work Life Balance Ireland - resources for employees and employers
Work Life Balance Wales - a better way of living and working in Wales - note their conference on the 29 March 2007
Work Life Balance UK - resources from the CIPD for HR practitioners including UK employment law requirements
Work Life Balance UK - resources from the DTI about flexible working and work life balance
Work Life Balance UK - resources for UK companies to build the business case on implementing work life balance policies from the Work Foundation
Work Life Balance in Europe - resources from the European Foundation for the Improvement in Living and Working Conditions
Work Life Balance Canada - resources for employers in Canada from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Work Life Balance New Zealand - the New Zealand work life balance project
The Future of Work in New Zealand - ideas for employers implenting work life balance policies
Media note: The 'Women in Business' radio show is hosted by Krishna De, international author, broadcaster, journalist, speaker, business development and personal branding expert.
The provides inspiration, strategies and guidance on how to expand your professional and personal success, balancing the many challenges facing business women today.
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