Promote healthy work-life balance in your business

Introduction

Guide

Work-life balance is how an individual effectively manages the needs between time allocated for work and time for other aspects of their personal or family life.

Introducing appropriate and efficient employment practices to help employees achieve a better work-life balance brings several tangible benefits to your business.

Flexible working and work-life balance

In addition, eligible employees have the right to request flexible working that can help them in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance. Demographic changes, including an ageing population working longer and smaller family structures, will increase the likelihood of your employees requesting flexible working arrangements to help them effectively combine work with other responsibilities such as caring for children or elderly relatives.

This guide examines how employers can promote a healthy work-life balance in their workplace. It highlights some of the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for your business and your staff.