Week 1 – November 5th, 2024 Theme: The 4 pillars of an effective workplace wellbeing strategy
Human Resources research suggests there are 4 pillars of work life balance that leaders should focus on both for themselves and their staff teams. What they are probably won’t surprise you. How to implement each of them just might. Learn more here: https://www.dialogue.co/en-gb/blog/the-4-pillars-of-an-effective-workplace-wellbeing-strategy/
Week 2 – November 12th, 2024 Theme: Work-Life Balance for Leaders: Why It Matters and How to Get There
Parent center leaders are pulled in so many directions. We want the best for our staff teams, but might not prioritize the same for ourselves. We convince ourselves there isn’t time, and that implementing wellness for our teams is enough. It isn’t, though. Data tells us high performing leaders understand, implement, and model balance for themselves as well. Here’s more: https://maven.com/articles/work-life-balance-leaders
Week 3 – November 19th, 2024 Theme: 12 ways to support a better work-life balance for your employees
What does it look like to implement balance in your workplace? Research suggests that specific perks work better than others. For example, you might think your teams would love an office ping pong table or a company party. There is actually a good chance your staff would rather have a gift card to buy gas with. Here are 12 ideas to get you started with additional links and data to learn more: https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/hr-support-better-work-life-balance-workplace/
Week 4 – November 26th, 2024 Theme: Infographic: Why Work-Life Balance Is Difficult; Why We Need to Pursue Balance Anyway
Sometimes short and sweet is the best form of communication. To summarize the learning in this series, here is an infographic that depicts the time-steeling, negative outcomes from not modeling and encouraging work life balance in your center. While it might seem counterintuitive to some, taking time for balance WILL increase your work productivity and quality. Use this resource to remind yourself and communicate to your team: https://thewireboard.rewireinc.com/resources/blog/infographic-why-work-life-balance-is-difficult-why-we-need-to-pursue-balance-anyway