How to Actually Achieve Work-Life Balance For All Employees
Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sam DeMase, a writer, career coach, former HR exec, and current career expert at ZipRecruiter. Sam shares strategies for how HR teams can lead culture change and implement boundaries to actually achieve work-life balance, for both employees and HR teams. She also provides actionable tips on setting good examples, especially for managers and leaders, and explains why work-life balance is not just about taking your vacation days. Sam also weighs in on good and bad Out of Office messages to ensure your team can handle any problem while you’re offline!
00:00: Intro
02:09: How to define work/life balance
03:40: Is it just about time off?
04:20: How HR can set the example
08:15: Educating leadership
09:40: Are the rules different for remote or hybrid workers
12:00: What do employees want to achieve work-life balance
14:50: Easy lifts for HR to implement for balance
17:46: Managers vs. leaders
18:30: Best work perks and ideal vacation time
24:00: Setting boundaries with your Out Of Office message
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
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