Understanding a Work-Life Balance

A work-life balance requires individuals and organisations to recognise the importance of keeping both work and home life separate. Since the pandemic, the foundations of a work-life balance have shifted with the rise of remote and hybrid working. This however poses a problem for employees developing digital fatigue and struggling to switch off. As Ioana Lupu suggests in a BBC report, ‘the internet, email and eventually smartphones found their way into the workplace [and] changed not only the way workers got their jobs done but also the shape and span of the workday.’[2] Accessing work is easier than ever due to evolution of technology; however, this gives employees the temptation to bring work home rather than leaving it at the end of the working day.

How Will This Help?

Implementing these strategies will enable employees and employers to work collaboratively and effectively without becoming overwhelmed or burnt out. Guiding individuals to establish essential boundaries, putting themselves first, and encouraging them to switch off, will help employees stay focused and motivated with both their work and home lives.

According to FE News, it is reported that 1 in 4 organisations see an immediate improvement in employee wellbeing due to the implementation of learning and development programmes, ultimately demonstrating the importance learning has among workforces to stay motivated and supported.[6] At Ashorne Hill, our learning programmes help individuals develop essential human skills which enable them to foster a healthy work-life balance by using a range of blended learning techniques and real-life experiences. By developing their understanding of critical human skills, our learners are able to reflect on their personal challenges and find healthy solutions that they can apply in their own careers. With a dedicated team of learning and development professionals, our programmes inspire individuals to change their thinking and approach situations with a new perspective.