Here's how you can establish a work-life balance policy for team members.

O que é um equilibrista? Um homem tentando não cair. Pois é mulher, tentar equilibrar a vida pessoal e profissional é quase impossível, especialmente para nós que frequentemente navegamos sozinhas por múltiplas responsabilidades. Se tem algo que me ajuda é: estabelecer limites claros, saber priorizar, aprender a dizer não, delegar mais e procurar ajuda quando preciso. Inclusive sobre esse último item, lembre-se: só as pessoas fortes são corajosas para assumir que precisam de ajuda e só elas conseguem!

Shape a dynamic policy: "Silent Wednesday mornings," self-care, and flexible hours. Prioritize mental health to amplify focus, teamwork, and job excellence. Empower your team's holistic well-being!

Begin by understanding the needs and preferences of your team members. This can be achieved through surveys, one-on-one discussions, or team meetings. Identify common challenges or areas where employees feel their work-life balance is compromised. By gathering insights directly from your team, you can tailor the policy to address specific needs and concerns.

Not only in crisis times, but Regular meetings and feedback are important to gather inputs to understand the existing workload, expectations, and any factors that may be contributing to a lack of work-life balance. Clearly communicate expectations regarding working hours, availability, response times, and boundaries. Empower employees to choose the schedule and environment that best suits their needs while ensuring that business objectives are met. Encourage employees to use their allocated time off and provide support for managing workloads in their absence.Provide training and education on work-life balance strategies, stress management techniques, and time management skills. Make adjustments as needed based & appreciate efforts.

Clearly define expectations and boundaries to promote a healthy work-life balance. This may include setting core working hours, specifying response times to emails or messages outside of these hours, and delineating when employees are expected to be available for meetings or calls. Establishing boundaries helps prevent burnout and ensures that employees have dedicated time for personal activities and relaxation.

In these days of 'always-on', it is vital for everyone's well-being that a robust process needs to be laid down to ensure that personal time is just that. Consider setting the mail server such that work email is only delivered between certain hours and during the work week, unless certain criteria necessitate delivery out-of-hours (e.g. failing hardware email in a tech support situation is only sent to the on-call engineer). Ensure that the corporate email footer makes clear that email sent out-of-hours will only be actioned during worktime; this avoids any biteback from externals who expect an immediate response!

Provide flexibility in how, when, and where work is performed. This could involve implementing flexible work hours, telecommuting options, or compressed workweeks. Additionally, consider offering options for time off, such as vacation days, personal days, or the ability to accrue additional time off through overtime or flexible scheduling arrangements. By giving employees autonomy over their schedules, you empower them to better balance their work commitments with personal responsibilities and interests.

Company size and resources: Adapt the policy to your company size and resources. Smaller companies might offer flex time, while larger ones might provide on-site daycare or wellness programs. Compliance with local laws: Ensure your policy complies with all local labor laws regarding working hours, breaks, and paid time off.