Hello there

Some of you may be under the illusion that I am all about work and no play – what a dull Jill I would be if this were the case! (‘dull’? No that is not a word people use to describe me!)

But seriously what is a life/work balance and surely work is a part of life not separate or outside from it?

Many years ago I spent my hours teaching English to new migrants who would say to me

“It’s hard here – I have to work long hours to get ahead and I don’t have the time to spend with my friends and family. In my country (put anywhere else in the world to replace country) we know how important family and friends are, we have time in our lives for them. Here, I just work, work, work!”

Of course I would ask the rather perplexed question, ‘Why are you here then?’ and they would reply because the opportunities are good, the weather’s great, the economy is stable etc etc.

But it does raise a question about how do we get the balance between work and play?

Australians clock up some of the longest hours  at work in the world and research is beginning to show  that it may not be the time we spend at work but the fact that we are not as efficient with our time and the processes we follow as part of our work day that may be the culprit.

Efficiency is a matter for management AND staff.

Employees have as much to gain by reviewing their operations on a daily basis and seeing where they can be improved as management has in conducting efficiency audits.

Employers ‘luurve’ employees that are thinking about business improvements, especially those that have a direct relation to profit – so get reviewing and thinking  – it’s in your better interests.

And for those of you still concerned about your Work/Life balance Abbie Allen may be able to help. Check out her business blog here:  www.lifestyleelements.com.au

Wishing you Radical Career Makeover success!

Melody

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