By Anubhav Kaushik

A3110114013 Kshitij Gupta

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Work Life Balance consists of the implementation of working arrangements and policies which assist workers in combining employment with other aspects of their lives. Employers can benefit from these policies too as they can help to develop a more committed and productive workforce.

More value and balance in your life Understanding your best work life balance Increased productivity Better relationship both on and off the job Reduced Stress

• Measured increase in productivity, accountability, commitment

• Better teamwork and communication• Improved morale• Less negative organizational stress

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high‐net‐worth individuals. Goldman Sachs introduced a intensive program which is a paid ten‐week preparatory initiative called the “Return ship” in 2008.

This initiative prepares individuals who wish to re‐start their career after an extended absence from the workforce by equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to transition comfortably back into the industry. The return ship programme has enabled the employees to achieve a proper work life balance.

• The technology like Laptops, email, mobile phones Brings Work to home.

• Many companies have started the concept of “work from home” in which the employee can work for the organization while sitting at his home through laptop. This concept has enabled the employees to spend time with family and do their work simultaneously.

• Mobile phones have also made the work easier for the employee. Now the managers order the employee through mobile phones and get their work done.

Remain in paid employment while dealing with other responsibilities;

To care for children, older people, people with disabilities;

To prepare for retirement by gradually decreasing working hours over a number of years;

To pursue education/lifelong learning;

For travel purposes; In order to facilitate employees with disabilities; To allow time for personal development; To attend to religious obligations; To undertake voluntary work; To manage commuting times.

1. Simplify◦ Learn to say “NO”◦ No one is indispensable◦ Stay at HOME. Listen to music Љ Љ Љ◦ CHILL OUT

Stress – higher levels of creativity But “Take it EASY” Else High BP!! Take up:◦Yoga◦ Painting◦Art of Living!

Read Fairy Tales to your child Take a pet Eat cotton candy, ice cone Go on holiday An impulse outing with family. NO one’s looking!!

In family, divide the tasks like Dusting… In Work place :◦DELEGATE◦ “Don’t do their fishing for them, Teach them how to fish”

Do Not get pulled from different directions One step at a time. Let go to see light, discover new ways to get things

done.

“All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy” Take a walk, Go to Yoga or Gym Take up Sport, Pet, Hobby Well balanced food Please SLEEP

Never Procrastinate Avoidance takes up more energy than actually doing

it

Look around you. So many things to be grateful about.

Make a list of things you are thankful for…

Plan Ahead,◦ Long Term◦Medium Term◦ Short Term