Work-Life Balance
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A Day in the Life of Sue Hagen HR Models Work-Life Balance at Dole
… a little earlier than usual this morning after taking Friday off for a personal day. She’s a big believer in work / life balance , which spills over into her HR philosophy and the programs she’s helped develop for Dole Foods Co., Inc …
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Dear Workforce How Do We Help Employees Achieve Better Work-Life Balance
… critical driver of successful work / life balance . Some cultural issues, as ..... becomes the centerpiece of a work / life balance strategy. But any flexibility ..... for meâ business case for work / life balance . This will differ from manager …
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Dear Workforce How Do We Gather Objective Data to Assess Work-Life Balance ?
… company could do to improve your work - life balance ?' Create and field a short ..... correlate the factors of work - life balance and flexibility with workload ..... typical, promoting stronger work - life balance is likely to provide intangible …
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How Lean Is Too Lean?
… SOURCE: Lisa Halloran, Retention Partners , Sydney, AustraliaLEARN MORE: Flexible scheduling and a commitment to work / life balance can help boost retention of key contributors.The information contained in this article is intended to provide …
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Obamacare Carries On … What's Next?
… employees?" says Delta Emerson, executive vice president and chief of staff at Ryan. "We put a huge emphasis on work - life balance . It will be difficult to find ourselves in a situation where we can't meet a need." Emerson says that Ryan …
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Work-life Balance It's About Relationships, Meaning and Skills
… broadly about what contributes to work / life balance and the well-being of employees ..... Working too much The topic of work / life balance has gained renewed attention ..... studies paint a dismal picture of work / life balance in American organizations …
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Quantifying the Value of Work_Life Balance
… One-third of college students and interns surveyed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1999 said that work / life balance is the most important characteristic of the "ideal" company to work for. Trimming Costly Absenteeism In 1997 …
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First Lady Michelle Obama Promotes Work-Life Balance
During her visit with 400 employees, Obama touched on an issue that has been central to her professional life-simultaneously managing the demands of home and the workplace.
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McDonald's to Franchisees: Merry Christmas. Now Open Your Stores
McDonald's must pull out all the stops to eke out gains after its global October sales decline, its first in nine years.
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Cancer Poses a Growing Challenge to Employers
Care for cancer patients costs employers an estimated $264 billion a year in health care costs and lost productivity, although cancer strikes just 1.6 percent of the workforce.
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Sleeping Your Way to the Top
No, I’m not talking about casting couches. I’m talking about naps and the benefits of allowing and even encouraging short spells of sleeping on the job. Especially amid today’s pressure-cooker work climates, 20-minute siestas can improve employee sanity and performance. Not everyone can nap. And
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A Poor Dating Policy Could Break a Company's Heart—and Wallet
With employees and companies becoming more accepting of office romances, companies should make sure they protect themselves from any potential sexual harassment or discrimination lawsuits.
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Putting the Human Back in Human Resources, Redux
Employers, what do you think costs more? Accommodating a few days of unpaid time off or defending this lawsuit?
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No Joke: Stand-Up Comedy Training for Employees Can Improve Workplace Culture
Infusing comedy into workplace culture has the potential to improve employee communication skills, build a tight-knit team of employees and lower turnover rate.
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We Love Our Phones, but Should Employees Be Paid for Using Them Off-Duty?
If you provide them mobile devices, or let employees BYOD and connect them to your network, have a written policy that tells them they are not required to read or reply to emails after hours. Create a culture that lets your employees escape from work while not at work.
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Sabbatical Programs Aid Work-Life Balance
Sabbatical programs can help employees rejuvenate as well as serve as an alternative to layoffs.
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Five Ways to Build a Better Work-Life Balance
The following are five business practices that can help you build a greater work / life balance : Encourage employees to "own" their work area; arrange desks and chairs however they like; listen to CDs or the radio; and …
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Dear Workforce How Do We Design A Work-Life Balance Survey
It should address company goals, culture, business issues, employees' needs, the current level of work/life initiatives or benefits, as well as available community resources.
