One hour interactive talk to the employees of a Bay Street law firm.

1. Balancing work with life-Lang Michener by Timothy Holden December 2010

2. Page 2 Contents 3-4 Introduction 5-6 Definition 7-9 Time management 10-15 Stress 16-26 Achieving a balance 27-28 Case studies 29-30 Conclusion and questions

3. Page 3 Introduction

4. Page 4 Who is Timothy Holden? Arrived in Toronto from England in October 2010 Wife (Hilary) transferred with the same organisation to their Toronto office from the UK, working in transport and transit systems 10 years in banking 12 years in personnel Running own business since 2006 as a self-employed trainer and human resources consultant

5. Page 5 Definition

6. Page 6 Work-life balance Life-work balance Recent studies in Canada Definition

7. Page 7 Time management

8. Page 8 Time wasters (15) Time management grid Time management (1 of 2)

9. Page 9 MEETINGS Basic rules Outcomes Sequence and timings Attendees Date & time Venue Agenda Notes Time management (2 of 2)

10. Page 10 Stress

11. Page 11 Definition Effect of stress on the body Symptoms Strategies for handling stress Moderators to stress Tips on staying strong Stress (1 of 5)

12. Page 12 Emotional signs Behavioral signs Stress (2 of 5)

13. Page 13 AMERCIAN PSYCHLOGICAL SOCIETY-STRESS IN AMERICA 2009 REPORT Key findings How is stress dealt with? Stress (3 of 5)

14. Page 14 Identify your personal stress response pattern Managing stress and counteracting its effects signs Lifestyle changes Chronic stress Stressful jobs Overcoming stress Stress (4 of 5)

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16. Page 16 Delegation

17. Page 17 Why delegate? What is delegation? Why does delegation fail so often? Preparing for delegation No room for ego Give credit where it is due Celebrate success Reward in line with your core values Expectations must be managed - managers must have integrity Delegation (1 of 2)

19. What to delegate?

20. Who to delegate to?

21. When to delegate?

22. How to delegate?

23. What if they refuse?

24. EvaluationDelegation (2 of 2)

25. Page 19 Achieving a balance

26. Page 20 Benefits of a better work life balance in a law firm such as Lang Michener Diet Sleep Exercise and yoga Holidays and working hours Alcohol and drugs Smoking Achieving a balance (1 of 7)

27. Page 21 Job demands and job overload Job satisfaction, commitment, performance and productivity Mental/physical health symptoms and morale Tardiness, absenteeism and attrition rates Influence of culture and organizational factors Attitudes and perceptions Outcomes Achieving a balance (2 of 7)

28. Page 22 5 STEP APPROACH Check it out-needs assessment Figure it out-plan the right mix Try it out-implementation Spell it out-communication Work it out-lead by example Achieving a balance (3 of 7)

29. Page 23 OPTIONS TO CONSIDER (A) Alternative work schedules Compressed workweek Voluntary part-time/reduced hours Phased-in retirement Telecommuting Job redesign Job sharing Achieving a balance (4 of 7)

30. Page 24 OPTIONS TO CONSIDER (B) Leaves Dependent care Employee assistance programs Wellness programs Achieving a balance (5 of 7)

31. Page 25 WORK-HOME BOUNDARY WORK TACTICS Behavioral Temporal Physical Communicative Achieving a balance (6 of 7)

32. Page 26 MEASURING YOUR LIFE Create a strategy for your life Allocate your resources Create a culture Avoid the ‘marginal costs’ mistake Remember the importance of humility Choose the right yardstick Achieving a balance (7 of 7)

33. Page 27 Case studies

34. Page 28 Case studies

35. Page 29 Conclusion & Questions

36. Page 30 Conclusion Summary Questions