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Balancing life with work February 2012
Toronto Training and HR provides training, HR consulting, and services to help balance work and personal life. The document discusses rethinking work-life balance by focusing on purpose over a year rather than daily, and engaging fully when working while being fully present at home. It also covers top challenges, improving balance through scheduling and boundaries, and Canadian trends like non-standard hours and an aging population. Case studies give examples of individuals achieving better balance.
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- 1. Balancing life withwork by Toronto Training and HR February 2012
- 2. 3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR 5-6 Definitions Contents 7-8 9-11 Three categories of work-life balance Rethinking the concept of work-life balance 12-13 Types of initiative 14-15 Five work-life domains to manage 16-18 Top work-life challenges 19-20 Barriers to a healthy lifestyle 21-23 But I’m an entrepreneur! 24-25 Questions that unleash work-life balance 26-28 When is enough enough? 29-30 How can financial management help work-life balance? 31-34 Improving work-life balance 35-36 Make the most of your time off 37-38 Getting a proper break from work 39-40 Presenteeism 41-43 Commuting 44-46 An example of rules 47-52 Canadian trends for 2012 53-58 Case studies 59-60 Conclusion and questions
- 3. Introduction Page 3
- 4. Introduction to TorontoTraining and HR • Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden • 10 years in banking • 10 years in training and human resources • Freelance practitioner since 2006 • The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are: - Training course design - Training course delivery - Reducing costs - Saving time - Improving employee engagement & morale - Services for job seekers Page 4
- 5. Definitions Page 5
- 6. Definitions What is work-lifebalance? What is work-life enrichment? Page 6
- 7. Three categories of work-life balance Page 7
- 8. Three categories ofwork-life balance Personal Business Community Page 8
- 9. Rethinking the conceptof work-life balance Page 9
- 10. Rethinking the conceptof work- life balance 1 of 2 Replace work-life balance with purpose and passion Look at the blend over the previous twelve months Identify the ‘seasons’ in the organization’s workflow Keep in mind your family’s ‘seasons’ too Page 10
- 11. Rethinking the conceptof work- life balance 2 of 2 Build up a ‘hard work’ bank account with your organization When you’re at work, really engage When you’re at home, really BE at home Page 11
- 12. Types of initiative Page 12
- 13. Types of initiative Flexibleworking Leave and time off Childcare facilities Health and wellbeing Page 13
- 14. Five work-life domainsto manage Page 14
- 15. Five work-life domainsto manage Manage time Manage energy Manage thinking Manage emotions Manage relationships Page 15
- 16. Top work-life challenges Page 16
- 17. Top work-life challenges1 of 2 MEN 25% spending time with family 23% financial stress 23% finding personal time 19% finding time to exercise Page 17
- 18. Top work-life challenges2 of 2 WOMEN 24% financial stress 21% finding time to exercise 19% finding personal time 19% finding time to spend with family Page 18
- 19. Barriers to ahealthy lifestyle Page 19
- 20. Barriers to ahealthy lifestyle Lack of time Lack of facilities Lack of motivation Page 20
- 21. But I’m anentrepreneur! Page 21
- 22. But I’m anentrepreneur! 1 of 2 Keep a schedule Allow for overlap Establish boundaries Take time off when you can If you really want that break to feel like one, turn off your technology Recognize that you don’t need to revolutionize your life with grand, sweeping changes in order to achieve balance Page 22
- 23. But I’m anentrepreneur! 2 of 2 Become a family business Review your plans Ask for help Make work-life balance a priority Page 23
- 24. Questions that unleash work-life balance Page 24
- 25. Questions that unleashwork-life balance What are the most valuable things to work on? Are there ways to change the process to reduce friction and create glide paths? Can we tackle big things with little goals to flow more value along the way? How can I spend more time in my strengths, and less time in my weaknesses? How can I help others to spend more time in their strengths, and less time in their weaknesses? Page 25
- 26. When is enoughenough? Page 26
- 27. When is enoughenough? 1 of 2 What is enough for me, my work, my family, my soul? Where does my wanting stem from? If it is scarcity, can I ask myself what I might want if I knew it were enough and that I had enough right now? How do I define balance? How would I know I had it? How do I know when I don’t? Page 27
- 28. When is enoughenough? 2 of 2 How can I create a support system wide and deep enough in which I can nurture all aspects of myself and experience all I want to experience? If I stopped trying so hard to create balance in my life, what would be present and possible for me? Page 28
- 29. How can financial managementhelp work- life balance? Page 29
- 30. How can financialmanagement help work-life balance? Get organized Stop stuffing envelopes Save time with your accountant Page 30
- 31. Improving work-life balance Page 31
- 32. Improving work-life balance 1 of 3 Schedule as much as possible Say no to the good things, so you can say yes to the great things Volunteer for something Take breaks Turn your phone on silent when you’re with friends or family Page 32
- 33. Improving work-life balance 2 of 3 WORK Schedule brief breaks throughout the day Create a To-Do list every day Only respond to email three or four times a day Address concerns about deadlines and deliverables early Take all of your vacation time Participate in wellness programs Page 33
- 34. Improving work-life balance 3 of 3 HOME Create a buffer between work and home Make a distinction between work and the rest of your life Decide what chores can be shared or let go Exercise Make healthy food choices Pursue a hobby Page 34
- 35. Make the mostof your time off Page 35
- 36. Make the mostof your time off Plan in advance Tie up any loose ends before you go Turn the BlackBerry off Do a thorough handover Don’t feel guilty Try something new Catch up with friends Indulge in some ‘me’ time Leave a contact number… …but only for emergencies Page 36
- 37. Getting a properbreak from work Page 37
- 38. Getting a properbreak from work Get over the instant gratification Managing emergencies and expectations Take vacations from communications Plan a sit down with your family Introduce old school etiquette into the mix Revisit your personal communications policy regularly It’s up to you to control the situation Page 38
- 39. Presenteeism Page 39
- 40. Presenteeism Definition Illnesses reported Reasons forexistence; work-related Reasons for existence; personal Effects of presenteeism Recommendations Page 40
- 41. Commuting Page 41
- 42. Commuting 1 of2 The larger and more populous the region, the longer it takes to get to work Commuting takes longer by public transit than by car Low residential density neighbourhoods are less conducive to public transit Traffic congestion makes commutes longer and affects many workers Most workers are satisfied with their commuting times Page 42
- 43. Commuting 2 of2 Traffic congestion is a major source of dissatisfaction Public transit users are more tolerant of longer commuting times Workers with longer commutes find most days stressful Workers with longer commutes are less satisfied with their work–life balance Page 43
- 44. An example ofrules Page 44
- 45. An example ofrules 1 of 2 Family first with no exceptions, friends next and everything else after that Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning Constantly be reading Creativity and great ideas do not keep office hours so write as much as possible - especially when the mood hits Page 45
- 46. An example ofrules 2 of 2 I manage my technology and do not let technology manage me-as an example I check email when I want to - not when it comes in and turn off all email notifications (both online and mobile) Don't focus on the money instead focus on building wealth and what I'll do to change the world once I get there (or along the way) Never eat alone Page 46
- 47. Canadian trends for2012 Page 47
- 48. Canadian trends for2012 1 of 5 A greater demand by consumers for services in the evenings, weekends and holidays A lack of comprehensive childcare support for many Canadians An increase in urban sprawl Greater innovation and adaptation of workplace technologies An increase in passive activities among children and adolescents Page 48
- 49. Canadian trends for2012 2 of 5 An aging population Leisure and culture activities are becoming more expensive Fewer Canadians are working long hours, but more are working non-standard hours More people are feeling caught in a ‘time crunch’ More Canadians – especially women – are providing care to seniors Page 49
- 50. Canadian trends for2012 3 of 5 The percentage of retired adults 65 years of age and over engaged in active leisure has remained stable Substantially more seniors are volunteering We are spending less time on social leisure activities Arts performance and attendance have dropped We volunteer less for culture and recreation organizations Page 50
- 51. Canadian trends for2012 4 of 5 The percentage of children and adolescents participating in organized, extracurricular activities has stayed the same Adolescents are increasingly exceeding recommended times for TV, video games and computer use-significantly fewer are having meals at home with parents The percentage of parents reading to pre-school children has remained stable Page 51
- 52. Canadian trends for2012 5 of 5 Our participation in physical activities has tailed off Visits to National Parks and Historic Sites are well below pre-9/11 levels We’re taking slightly longer vacations We’re spending more on culture and recreation Page 52
- 53. Case study A Page 53
- 54. Case study A Page 54
- 55. Case study B Page 55
- 56. Case study B Page 56
- 57. Case study C Page 57
- 58. Case study C Page 58
- 59. Conclusion and questions Page 59
- 60.