Integrating work and family is a
constant challenge, but when
done in a balanced way that works for you, the rewards
are awesome. The goal should be to integrate your business and
your family activities into one cohesive balanced life focused on
achieving your dreams and the life you want to have.
Introduction of work-life program in an organization
will certainly make it more productive and goal-oriented and
will significantly change employees' lives for the better (See
Figure). Most of the psychological stress emerging due to work-life
imbalance among employees creates an alarming situation for
various companies and costs a great amount. For example, 10% of
UK's GNP is lost each year due to job generated stress in the form
of sickness, absenteeism, high labor turnover, lost productive
value, increased recruitment and selection costs, and medical costs. There is
a lot left for companies to do in the work-life balance space
which can enhance efficiency among employees and offer
ultimate success. A broad sweep of the initiatives of such companies
is evidence enough and will certainly help them excel and get
a competitive advantage to combat the global turmoil.
`Achievement' and `Enjoyment' are the two aspects of life which
can be said to be the two faces of the same coin that add value to life.
If somebody tries to attain one without the other, then he may
not have a true sense of success. Usually, when people are asked about
what is priority for them, they give emphasis `on both,'
achieving something and also enjoying it. Attaining both, in a day
would always make their day. |
