Forget the work-life balance, we need to find the right "blend"
Paul Lindley OBE
Founder Ella's Kitchen. Author Raising the Nation and Little Wins. Chancellor University of Reading. Founder Just IMAGINE if...
Today, CityAM published an Opinion Piece I wrote about how the concept of finding a work-life balance is irrelevant to our modern society, indeed how it's pursuit can cause unmanageable stress. In a world that is 'on' 24/7 and so many people have to constantly juggle all of their competing pressures, enlightened employers should help their teams achieve their individual work-life blend; that will result in better wellbeing and more productivity, less staff turnover, and a more people centric business culture. At Ella's Kitchen we have invested in making this a cornerstone of our culture and personal - as well as professional - development - through adopting an Open Blend Method of support and understanding.
Businesses are simply collections of people aligned, motivated and incentivised to a common goal or mission of profit and purpose. This is how we try to achieve ours. Here's the article:
Let me know what you think!
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Director/Owner at Riverwell Ltd
8 年Work life balance is more about understanding individuals needs and aligning their goals to that of the business. I see it as Time Appreciation.
The Industry Club // Finance Manager
8 年Excellent piece. The 'balance' has long gone as work and home life have merged with the online revolution. What works for one person doesn't always for the next. One doesn't have to be sacrificed for the other in order to reach your pinnacle - an optimization of both is essential using the blend that is right for the individual.
??Managing Partner, Senior Environmental Recruiter at Rigsby Search Group, LLC
8 年I honestly believe that there is no such thing as work life balance, and it is just a myth. One of my first mentors, Dick Stewart taught me that when you are at Work – “Be 100% at Work" and when you are not at work “Don’t Be”.
Environmental and Sustainability Advisor & Consultant. NJ LSRP.
8 年Agree. There is no balance. Only prioritization.
CEO
8 年Very interesting Paul. Balance feels so black and white; there are fewer and fewer people buying into the concept. We need something more contemporary and more realistic.