With most people still primarily working remote or from home it has become increasingly easier to get wrapped up in our work and forget that it is necessary to still break normally and properly balance the two
As employees, some of us eagerly await as we approach that time of the day that we can finally either literally "punch-out" using a time clock or metaphorically "retire" from our work related duties and activities for the day. While this may be true for some, others dread this finale as it does not necessarily apply to them. Many salaried remote workers now spend much of their evenings and weekends performing work related tasks. This not only causes undue stress but also can take away from valuable family and social time which is needed in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle balance. This is important as it not only aids in longevity but also provides a healthier perspective in both the physical and mental aspects of preventative healthcare as achieving that balance should eliminate some stress. I will introduce several techniques to achieving that balance that has worked for several others.
Avoid Burnout
Do you find yourself losing track of time while working? Eating lunch at your workspace? Whether you are in full focus-mode or working on your daily task list we can easily be consumed by those duties and forgot to take regular breaks .
It is imperative that we take breaks regularly as well as encourage our employees to do so as well. Sometimes it is necessary and at times more efficient to completely step away from something and revisit it so that you come back with a fresh perspective. Encourage your employees to take regular breaks and to step away from the workspace if need be. Some organizations have adopted spaces specifically for this purpose in the form of break-out or focus rooms while others may encourage their employees to go for a walk or completely leave the workspace environment during these breaks.
Increase Support to Employees that are Parents
Emergencies could potentially arise at any given time and even the most prepared people can be side-tracked when these affect things like school closures, daycare facilities closures and etc. As employers we have to be mindful of these things and with the onset of Coronavirus these occurrence's have become more and more unpredictable. We want to maximize efficiency, while minimizing our employee's exposure and now with less oversight due to more staff working remotely. This creates somewhat of a dilemma that should be addressed or at least discussed in respect to those employees with families and small children inhabiting their now workspace.
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