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Strike a Balance: Tips for a Fulfilling Work and Life Experience

HR Digest

Employers have a responsibility to promote a balance between work and life for their employees, not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it can have a positive impact on productivity , employee engagement, and retention. Why is it important to promote work-life balance in the workplace?

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How to negotiate a higher salary

HR Digest

And so, it is a reflection of how your company supports your work-life balance, flextime, opportunities for growth and promotion, perks, and so forth. Training & development: Training and development can play a monumental role in equipping career-driven individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their role.

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Answering “Why did you quit your last job” in an interview

HR Digest

Or why are you seeking this position? Last but not least, you are seeking a better paying position. All hiring companies need a competent and expert person to fill their position. This creates a good impression about you that in spite of the loss of employment you have a positive takeaway of what all you learned there.

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How to retain parents after parental leave

HR Digest

With clear-cut planning and by specifying an in-house concept for parental leave, you can provide guidance for HR managers and other responsible leaders. Do you offer a variety of work time models like flextime, part-time, job sharing or remote work? Develop an individual re-entry strategy in good time. During parental leave.

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Should Employers Ban Email After Work Hours?

Harvard Business Review

And how should leadersmanage this after-hours work? Yes,takingcare of work during non-work time may hurt our relationships with family and friends — but still, more than three-quarters of full-time workers tell Gallup that the ability to use mobile technology outside normal working hours is a somewhat to very positive development.

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The Ideal Work Schedule, as Determined by Circadian Rhythms

Harvard Business Review

Although managers expect their employees to be at their best at all hours of the workday, it’s an unrealistic expectation. Managers who want to maximize their employees’ performance should consider this circadian rhythm when setting assignments, deadlines, and expectations. Leadership & Managing People Book.

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Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive

Harvard Business Review

But a large and growing body of research on positive organizational psychology demonstrates that not only is a cut-throat environment harmful to productivity over time, but that a positive environment will lead to dramatic benefits for employers, employees, and the bottom line. Stress-producing bosses are literally bad for the heart.