FAQs

How can I promote work life balance with the team?

Encourage Flexibility: Offer flexible working hours or remote work options.

Lead by Example: Managers should model healthy work-life balance behaviours by not overworking or setting unrealistic expectations.

Set Clear Expectations: Ensure employees know their workloads and deadlines and avoid unrealistic demands.

Promote Time Off: Encourage employees to use their holiday entitlements and take regular breaks.

Provide Support: Offer resources like wellness programs, mental health support, or employee assistance schemes.

Create a Healthy Work Environment: Foster a culture of respect for personal time, discourage after-hours emails, and ensure manageable workloads.

Check In Regularly: Have open conversations with employees about their well-being and workloads to identify areas for improvement.

For free managers guides and templates  –  Flexible Working request Guide & template Managing Stress Guide (Support section)  👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/

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