Design Thinking Challenge: How Can You Better Encourage Work-Life Balance For Your Employees? by UnitedLex L&D https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih Jot down all ideas that come to you. en-us 2020-06-17 15:33:58 UTC 2020-07-07 20:04:24 UTC hello@padlet.com everyone should log-off by 6PM every day local time https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649463913 2020-07-07 19:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649463913 4 day work week https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464039 2020-07-07 19:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464039 Take off a few hours early on Fridays https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464052 2020-07-07 19:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464052 employees set their own schedules within some boundaries https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464123 2020-07-07 19:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464123 Set regular working hours https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464233 2020-07-07 19:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464233 Up to date utilization tracking. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464238 2020-07-07 19:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464238 4/5 days with hour long lunch break https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464341 2020-07-07 19:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464341 Limit checking email on weekends https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464366 2020-07-07 19:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464366 Remind them that the company isn't responsible for their work life balance. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464388 2020-07-07 19:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464388 Have an on call person on the team to deal with outside work hours requests https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464462 2020-07-07 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464462 Pick a day to work a half day https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464503 2020-07-07 19:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464503 Stop sending emails to your team outside of normal working hours - lead by example https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464650 2020-07-07 19:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464650 Some career choices have a fundamental conflict with most peoples definition of work life balance. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464674 2020-07-07 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464674 schedule rolling vacation days for team members https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464707 2020-07-07 19:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464707 Have a day designated for no meetings https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464891 2020-07-07 19:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464891 Remind/encourage employees to take time off https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464912 2020-07-07 19:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464912 Delegate some tasks to less utilized co-workers https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464920 2020-07-07 19:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649464920 The definition of work life balance varies by person. Everybody has their own boundaries and expectations. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465019 2020-07-07 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465019 Be flexible with appointments https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465296 2020-07-07 19:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465296 Make sure they feel supported so that they're comfortable taking time off or ending the work day on time https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465307 2020-07-07 19:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465307 Lead by example, don't send emails after-hours, don't work on weekends https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465462 2020-07-07 19:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465462 Make a habit of taking time for yourself https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465891 2020-07-07 19:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465891 Be flexible with all personal commitments - not just people with kids, but those with a 5pm yoga class or a parent they help care for. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465912 2020-07-07 19:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649465912 ensure training is adequate so employees maximize their productivity https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466232 2020-07-07 19:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466232 Limit meetings to those that are necessary https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466320 2020-07-07 19:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466320 develop a variable work schedule 4 - 10 hour days with every other Friday off https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466412 2020-07-07 19:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466412 Work life balance needs to be viewed/measured over a specific time period. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466540 2020-07-07 19:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649466540 Don't schedule meetings after 5 PM https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467098 2020-07-07 19:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467098 Allow employees to swap / trade leave / days off https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467126 2020-07-07 19:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467126 Limit putting last minute calls/meetings on calendars https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467354 2020-07-07 19:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467354 Consider time zones when scheduling meetings https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467591 2020-07-07 19:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467591 Stop rewarding people simply for working "more" https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467744 2020-07-07 19:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467744 As a manager, ensure that unnecessary tasks (tracking unnecessary data etc,) is eliminated https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467752 2020-07-07 19:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649467752 Check calendars before scheduling meetings https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468070 2020-07-07 19:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468070 Have back up coverage in place, so employees don't feel like taking time off is a punishment https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468158 2020-07-07 19:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468158 Create reasonable deadlines - push back when you have to as a manager https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468704 2020-07-07 19:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649468704 Remember non-married, non-kids people have other priorities too - create policies/benefits that support these individuals too https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469211 2020-07-07 19:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469211 https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469266 Encourage true hand-off of responsibility during time off, so there is no need to "check in" on pending work. ]]> 2020-07-07 19:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469266 Eliminate tools that hamper productivity https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469306 2020-07-07 19:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469306 Remind them that it is the companies mission to get as much value out of each employee as possible. https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469358 2020-07-07 19:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469358 Make them feel comfortable saying "no" or asking for help https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469502 2020-07-07 19:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ULXLearningDevelopment/jh7i81w2r6ahrlih/wish/649469502