Life work balance
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This document discusses achieving a balance between work and life. It defines work-life balance as properly prioritizing career/ambition and health/family. The reality is many people work long unpaid overtime hours amounting to billions lost annually. Poor work-life balance can lead to higher absenteeism, turnover and health costs while reducing productivity and job satisfaction. The document then provides tips for individuals to evaluate their current balance and priorities, and sets out a 10-point plan for improving work-life balance including blurring boundaries and sharing goals.
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