Provide your employees with a healthy work-life balance

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance significantly affects employees' productivity, engagement, and overall job satisfaction. 62% of employees consider greater work-life balance and improved personal wellbeing to be key factors when deciding whether to accept a job offer.¹

Your employees are the foundation of your organization. Enable them to uphold a work-life balance that supports their wellbeing, physical and mental health, and productivity, while also reducing turnover.

What is work-life balance?

Work-life balance refers to the amount of time spent working compared to the time spent on personal activities, hobbies, and family. The definition of work-life balance can vary from person to person, as it depends on what an individual considers to be a good balance between work and personal life. For many, it refers to their ability to manage their time and energy between work, personal life, and overall wellbeing.

When employees establish a healthy work-life balance, it often results in:

Less absenteeism

Greater job satisfaction

Improved wellbeing

Increased productivity

Better time management

Why is work-life balance important?

Understanding the importance of a healthy work-life balance helps you support your employees' wellbeing. As job demands increase, employees have less time to handle personal responsibilities, pursue their passions, or engage in their interests. Over time, these long hours and imbalances can affect your employees' personal lives and job performance.

Here's how an unhealthy work-life balance can impact employees³:

Stress

An overwhelming workload alongside personal responsibilities can cause employees experience elevated stress levels.

Burnout

Long hours without proper rest and recovery can lead to employee burnout, negatively impacting their wellbeing.

Pressure

Excessive work demands can create a constant sense of pressure, where employees feel they must always be "on" and available to their employers.

Physical health

A lack of balance between work and life can lead to various health issues, such as fatigue and exhaustion, posing more severe risks over time.

Mental health

The constant struggle to find time for self-care combined with prolonged periods of stress and pressure can lead to mental health challenges.

Job performance

Overworked employees are more likely to make errors, struggle with problem-solving, be less productive, and feel dissatisfied in their roles.

See how ClassPass can support employee work-life balance.

Ways to measure employee engagement

You can gauge employee engagement through employee surveys and one-on-one conversations. These can give you a pulse on how your team is feeling and allow you to gather both qualitative and quantitative feedback on their sentiments about your organization.

Some other effective ways to measure employee engagement are:

Set clear boundaries

Employees typically stick to their designated work hours, take regular breaks, and can disconnect from work. They also use personal and vacation time off without feeling guilty or pressured to work.

Engage in personal interests and hobbies

Employees regularly participate in hobbies and interests outside of work, allowing them to spend quality time with their families and maintain an active social life.

Feel fulfilled and satisfied

Enhanced employee satisfaction, productivity, and personal fulfillment allows employees to pursue individual goals and interests outside of work.

Focus on mental and physical wellbeing

Employees emphasize the importance of quality sleep, regular exercise, healthy eating, and mindfulness practices like meditation.

How can employers help employees balance work and life?

Here are several strategies that can assist your organization in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Provide wellness programs

Wellness benefits, like the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program, help employees maintain a balanced and active lifestyle.

Allow adequate time off

Encourage your employees to take ample personal, vacation, and volunteer time off and support them in using it.

Offer flexible work schedules

Let employees choose when, how, and where they work.

Foster a supportive culture

Cultivate an environment that prioritizes and respects work-life balance through open communication channels and supportive management.

Organize social activities

Give your team opportunities to take breaks from their work to connect, socialize, and build camaraderie.

Lead by example

Leadership should be mindful of their own habits and set an example by taking breaks, time off, and respecting work-life boundaries.

ClassPass can make a difference in employee work-life balance

When employees achieve an acceptable balance between work and personal life, they can lead happier, healthier lives and perform better. By providing employees access to the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program's wide range of fitness studios, gyms, and wellness services, you can support and help employees prioritize their self-care and wellbeing.