Finding the balance: separating your work and life

Work plays a significant part in all of our lives. Studies have found that people spend roughly a third of their life at work. That’s 90,000 hours.

While work is important, life is also important. We already spend a significant amount of time at work, so it’s vital to also make enough time for your personal life.

We’re growing increasingly more connected through technology and social media. For many, working from home has become the new normal. It’s becoming more and more difficult to separate work from our personal lives. It’s commonplace to check emails at all hours, take business calls at the dinner table and work on our laptops on weekends.

We’re joined by Richard Ellis, General Manager, EMEA Small Medium Businesses at Microsoft, to discuss this topic. Throughout the conversation, we’ll explore the signs of an unbalanced lifestyle, the impact of overworking on mental and physical health, and practical strategies for creating boundaries that stick. We will provide insights into how employers can support their teams in achieving better balance, which in turn can lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction.

• According to Hubstaff, 26% of employees work outside of business hours
• 89% of HR professionals saw an increase in retention after implementing flexible work
• Roughly 48% of employees would call themselves ‘workaholics’

This episode will explore the importance of a good work/ life balance.