Your team is struggling with work-life balance. How can you help them find harmony in the future?

People find the seemingly unattainable work-life balance and working with an indifferent leader draining. As a leader, helping your team find harmony begins with assessing their needs. Recognise that each team member faces unique circumstances and challenges. Actively listen to and understand their individual situations to provide tailored support. Promote an open and empathetic environment where team members feel comfortable expressing their concerns about work-life balance. Effective task delegation is crucial. By distributing workloads evenly and according to individual strengths, we can prevent overwhelm. To support balance, encourage flexible working hours and remote work options.

1. Encourage Flexible Work Arrangements Remote Work Options Flexible Hours 2. Promote a Healthy Work Environment Regular Breaks Wellness Programs 3. Set Clear Boundaries Defined Work Hours 4. Provide Support and Resources Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Time Management Training 5. Foster a Positive Workplace Culture Lead by Example Recognition and Rewards 6. Offer Paid Time Off and Encourage Its Use Generous Leave Policies Mandatory Vacation Days 7. Improve Work Processes Efficient Workflows Delegation 8. Regular Check-Ins and Feedback One-on-One Meetings Anonymous Feedback 9. Encourage Personal Development Skill Development Career Growth 10. Create a Supportive Community Team Building Activities Mentorship Programs

Uma boa conversa franca, objetiva e assertiva, que demonstre a preocupação genuína com o colaborador faz toda a diferença nesse contexto. A partir do momento que eu conheço minha equipe, suas particularidades, consigo efetivamente saber como ajudar e apoiar em todos os momentos de oscilações que todo o ser humano tem. Acredito que aqui não tem muito segredo, é ser empático e um líder de verdade.

Set Boundaries for your team and also help them be organize and help them with priority of the day to be decided. So be available for them to help decide the same or else assign some mentor who can help them guide in creating if it is a junior staff. As a manager look out if they are doing overtime and not criticize them but to understand why is it need be around if it is really needed as they will feel more secure then and be happy that you supported.

Keep flexibility, if they have spend long hours at night ask them to login next day late so that a proper rest is achieved and they are energized to work on the next day with good spirit and focus. Also see if this is going to be a trend for some days work with them hands on with the job they do so that it becomes a bit easy for them and some work is divided.

Give them a support system which could mean try to see if some additional resources can be added for some time so that they are not burned out or are stressed completely. Constantly talk about the stress they have so that they can discuss and get that off loaded else that will take a toll on there mental health as well.

Help them understand time management and also help them build that during the course of work as that would be a real time practice that they do and help build themselves up. They would also be able prioritize the work which will help build the daily routine as well. Post that small directions also will help them understand and move in the right directions.

I'm big on time blocking and to-do lists here! Sometimes it's necessary to close your emails and silence your phone if you have to concentrate on a project that requires complete focus. You can set an away message. Tell those that matter how to get in touch with you in the case of an emergency. Then don't let any distractions get in your way! Too many times, distractions make each task take 5 times longer than it should. Focusing on one task at a time allows you to be more efficient. You can complete one task before moving onto the next, and it makes the whole list go faster. Then you can set aside specific blocks of time to check and return emails and phone calls. People will understand as long as you respond within 24-48 hours.

Encourage breaks not question them, it will be a good thing that they work long hours and get the work finished which will be the thought they also have but they need rest in between to free their minds from all the thoughts they might have, to feel refreshed and focus back on work. To grab a bite and refocus on problems which generally look not solvable.

Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is so important for preventing burnout and staying refreshed. Whether it's stepping away for lunch, or going for a walk - I love to go and feed the ducks! or doing a quick relaxation exercise I love a 10-minute meditation, these breaks help maintain energy and focus. Taking care of ourselves during the day ensures we strike a healthy balance between work and personal life. I support staying energised and ready to tackle tasks with enthusiasm!

Breaks are much needed, and they can serve as a great reward after some progress has been made! You can even make it a game...once I make it through these three tasks, I'll get a break. Once I tackle these tough phone calls, I'll treat myself to a walk outside!

Jeff Bezos once said, 'Good intentions don't work, mechanisms do.' This means it's not enough to just want things to go well - or want your team to balance work and not burn out - you need clear plans and reliable systems in place. For example, if your team is always scrambling around last minute to hit a deadline, something is wrong with your process. Putting regular mechanisms in place ensures the team is aligned on deadlines, has adequate time with you to review progress, and builds in time for the inevitable curve balls that come your way. By focusing on planning and mechanisms, we create the right systems to support our teams’ work life balance.