1.5.3 Work-Life Balance

• What does work-life balance involve?

  Allocating time and energy effectively
• Long working hours often exceed ideal levels, leading to fatigue and stress
• Technological connectivity can blur the boundaries between work and personal time.
• What do social expectations often prioritize over personal well-being?

  Work
• Match the factor affecting work-life balance with its impact:

  Workload ↔️ High stress, less personal time

  Flexibility ↔️ Better time management

  Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden

  Culture ↔️ Employee stress from productivity
• Order the factors affecting work-life balance from most to least impact (based on the table):

  1️⃣ Workload

  2️⃣ Flexibility

  3️⃣ Support

  4️⃣ Culture
• A high workload can lead to stress and reduced personal time.
• What does high flexibility allow for in work-life balance?

  Better time management
• One of the challenges in achieving work-life balance is the lack of flexibility
• What are some cultural norms that can affect work-life balance?

  Social expectations
• A high workload is associated with increased stress
• How does high flexibility impact work-life balance positively?

  Better time management
• Strong support from colleagues or family reduces work-related burden.
• What type of work culture can pressure employees in terms of work-life balance?

  High productivity culture
• What does Work-Life Balance involve managing effectively?

  Time and energy
• Challenges to Work-Life Balance include long working hours and technological connectivity
• A heavy workload often leads to stress and less personal time.
• Match the factor with its impact on Work-Life Balance:

  Workload ↔️ Stress and less personal time

  Flexibility ↔️ Improved time management

  Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden

  Culture ↔️ Affects job satisfaction
• Why does a lack of flexibility in work schedules affect families?

  Difficulty managing family needs
• Technology connectivity blurs the boundaries between work and home
• Setting boundaries between work and personal time involves avoiding checking emails during personal time.
• What is an example of an organizational strategy for improving Work-Life Balance?

  Remote work policies
• Match the strategy with its type and example:

  Time Management ↔️ Personal ||| Using a planner

  Flexible Policies ↔️ Organizational ||| Remote work options

  Self-Care ↔️ Personal ||| Reading before bed

  Supportive Culture ↔️ Organizational ||| Team-building activities
• Work-Life Balance involves achieving a harmonious equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal life
• What impact does a high workload have on Work-Life Balance?

  Stress and less personal time
• Strong support from colleagues and family reduces work-related burden.
• Match the French example with its corresponding factor:

  Workload ↔️ Stress and reduced personal time

  Flexibility ↔️ Improved time management

  Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden

  Culture ↔️ Influence on job satisfaction
• How does technology connectivity affect family dinners?

  Blurs work-home boundaries
• Effective time management helps individuals prioritize tasks and allocate time
• Flexible policies such as remote work are organizational strategies for improving Work-Life Balance.
• What is the French approach to Work-Life Balance?

  Strong work-life separation
• In Japan, work often takes precedence
• Different cultures hold varying social norms and values that significantly impact work-life balance
• Match the culture with its approach to work-life balance:

  France ↔️ Emphasizes separation between work and personal life

  Japan ↔️ Work often takes precedence
• In France, there is a strong emphasis on family cohesion and leisure time
• Work hours are shorter in France compared to Japan
• Order the key effects of technology on work-life balance:

  1️⃣ Increased Productivity

  2️⃣ Flexible Work Arrangements

  3️⃣ Enhanced Connectivity

  4️⃣ Digital Burnout

  5️⃣ Privacy Concerns
• Match the effect of technology with its impact on work-life balance:

  Digital Burnout ↔️ Stress and exhaustion

  Privacy Concerns ↔️ Ethical considerations
• Work-life balance involves effectively allocating time and energy
• A heavy workload often leads to stress and less personal time