EAPRO Work-Life Balance Ideas by https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz Board will be on from 11-25 May 2022 en-us 2022-05-09 07:49:29 UTC 2025-04-22 04:44:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Early release at 13:00 hrs. every Friday! npuangkamalard https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175283322 2022-05-09 07:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175283322 Meeting free days https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175308308 2022-05-09 08:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175308308 Casual Fridays! https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175317302 2022-05-09 08:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175317302 Use google analytics to see which teams have the most evening meetings, and discuss with the team chiefs / HQs to be mindful of this! https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175342017 2022-05-09 08:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2175342017 Free Hugs by volunteers every Monday morning. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176852106 2022-05-10 03:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176852106 Provide trainings to everyone on virtual meeting techniques (both as organizer and participant), to be more effective and efficient in online meetings. This will make the work hours more meaningful if we manage this better! I know a class that is very good and will contact Michelle on it. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176857248 2022-05-10 03:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176857248 Compensation for traveling on weekend https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176857529 Would be great to get compensation days, or half days, when traveling on mission during the weekends.]]> 2022-05-10 03:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176857529 Self-care afternoons to take time off one afternoon/week to compensate for all the evening calls/overtime. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176859344 2022-05-10 03:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176859344 For international staff: be more supportive with Teleworking away from duty station, if family situation requires staff to stay longer or more often in the home country. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176859607 2022-05-10 03:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176859607 More support to staff transitioning away from the current post by being more flexible on the workload. We need time to transition with family etc. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176862167 2022-05-10 03:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176862167 Reduce the workload so we aren't required to work 12 hours a day and on weekends. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176862548 2022-05-10 03:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176862548 Provide time management trainings so we can use our time more efficiently. There are many different strategies and approaches on how this can be done... https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176863012 2022-05-10 03:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176863012 Absolute limit to Max 1 evening call a week https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176875676 2022-05-10 03:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176875676 Reduce the duration of online meetings to 45 minutes. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176971046 2022-05-10 05:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176971046 Get RO management messaging to other offices on the new work-life balance approach https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176973142 2022-05-10 05:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2176973142 Consider a half Friday off every two weeks, given that we all work late nights due to the time zones. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2177094914 2022-05-10 06:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2177094914 Encourage staff, especially in bilateral meetings, to meet and talk outside the office, in a cafe or even walking down the river.... https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2177261441 2022-05-10 09:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2177261441 Set a clear Out of Office message when on leave ("I will not access my emails") and agree with an OIC "for urgent matters only". Also set up such message when on sick leave/emergency leave and indicate that you are on sick/emergency leave (at least internally) so people don't disturb. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179479829 2022-05-11 14:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179479829 Set an out of office message refering to article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states: "Everyone has the right to rest and leisure". (I did that once, for my summer break and had a lovely time!) https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179488131 2022-05-11 14:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179488131 For all staff (Thai and International): be more supportive with Teleworking away from duty station, if family situation requires staff to stay longer or more often in the home country/home province. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179492808 2022-05-11 14:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179492808 Change your phone settings so you don't get an alert for every email coming in. Only see new emails when you decide to check. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179521234 2022-05-11 14:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2179521234 https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2182068934 "Respectful mindset" mode turned on! "Notice" and "read" the out-of-office auto reply before sending email to staff who are on annual leave. You know whom you should contact or just patiently wait until staff is back to work. ]]> 2022-05-13 00:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2182068934 Make sure that during in presence meetings , no attendant will have a computer open in front of him/her to continue working on other issues. https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2182613774 2022-05-13 09:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2182613774 While people start to come to the office, can everyone wear the mask all the times while in the office, not only in the public area but also at their own desk? https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2185029146 2022-05-16 02:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2185029146 Some require "weekly" ATK results on every Monday for continuing business, will the office consider weekly ATK test as well when we encourage more office return? https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2185034155 2022-05-16 02:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2185034155 Evening calls and meetings https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2193702164 More clarity on adjusting the time in office and the number of hours spend on early morning or evening calls and meeting]]> 2022-05-21 04:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2193702164 Instead of free afternoons, supervisors to be supportive of Flexible Work arrangements / compensatory time off (i.e. work 10 days in 9) https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2195328756 2022-05-23 06:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2195328756 Just put yourself in the others' shoes... https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2196755540 Constructively focus on objectives and deliverables. Then no more calls during annual leave. ]]> 2022-05-24 01:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2196755540 Flexible working https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2198702794 Allow working from home up to 3 days a week.]]> 2022-05-25 03:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/npuangkamalard/725slm6bypefionz/wish/2198702794