There are many businesses that support the notion that you should leave your personal issues at home and keep focused on the work at hand. If you agree with this, I pose this thought to you.
Think of one of the worst times in your home life - now hold that picture in your mind and ask yourself "Was I able to give 100% at work?" I do not know anyone that has ever answered yes to this question. Therefore, you would have to agree that work and home can not be separated and are intimately intertwined in our fast paced world.
Your business culture can add or take value away from the employees work/home balance. Cultures that support the employees enable them to maintain a higher level of productivity at work, which means higher returns for your business.
Take a look at the following list of cultural initiatives that progressive companies have implemented:
- Flexible work schedules
- Work from home
- Financial planning counseling
- Communication training
- Employee assistance programs for personal counseling
- Education reimbursement
- College scholarships for families
- Sabbaticals
- Liberal paid time off that includes funeral leave
- Company libraries
- Personal development plans and coaching
- Full benefit packages
- Health and fitness programs
I encourage to evaluate what you offer at your company. If you ask your employees what items would work best, your investments in these programs will result in higher returns for your business. The separation of work and home is a myth!
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Posted by: work at home business | September 10, 2010 at 07:03 AM