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Poor Work-Life Balance Top Reason for Resignation

HR Digest

This could include telecommuting, flextime, or compressed workweeks. This means giving employees the autonomy to manage their own time and workload, and trusting them to get their work done. This could include on-site fitness centers, health screenings, or stress management classes. Create a culture of trust and respect.

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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. Flextime: According to a 2015 study by the Society of Human Resource Management , 80% of employers saw a spike in employee morale and engagement due to flexible work arrangements.

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IRL: New Rules of Return-To-Office

HR Digest

How can I formally request my boss that I want to continue working flextime? Having more choice over when you may work during the day can help you create the necessary space to manage the demands of your career, childcare, and online learning. Your manager might be more receptive to your request than they would have been in the past.

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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 know if a company has work-life balance?

HR Digest

I’m starting a job hunt, and I’m incredibly nervous about taking another position, only to end up in a similar plight. But, you’ll also need to have the option to request that your manager allows you to work remotely so that you can join your family’s annual Thanksgiving dinner. What about flextime?

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Interact with Employees and Impact Productivity

Coaching Tip

A Gallup Poll conducted last year gives credence to what many successful companies have known for years--engaged, involved workers impact a business'' bottom line in a positive manner. . The latest findings are consistent with other Right Management workplace polls, noted Morrow. million employees in 49 industries in 34 countries.