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Taufica Erfan – Head of HR, BEIL

Taufica Erfan – Head of HR, BEIL

Work-Life

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ork-Life

Bala

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Bala

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Work–life balance is a broad

concept including proper

prioritizing between “work”

(career and ambition) on

one hand and “life” (Health,

pleasure, leisure, family and

spiritual development) on

the other.

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Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as

daily bread, for recognition as well

as cash, for endeavor rather than inertia, but above all - for a sort of life …”Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Poor

Work

-Life

Poor

Work

-Life

Bala

nce

Bala

nce

Higher rates of absenteeism Reduced productivity

Decreased job satisfactionRising healthcare costs

Lower levels of organisational commitment and loyalty

= Poor customer service

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f lif

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Slic

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“Should

be”

“Should

be”

Pers

onal

chart

Pers

onal

chart

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Think back 5 years…

Think back 5 years… what we achieved losing of

what we achieved losing of

what?what?

5 years 5 years agoago

TodaTodayy

Changes in

work th

at

Changes in

work th

at

impact o

ur life

impact o

ur life

Global economy Global economy

International business International business

Advanced communication technology Advanced communication technology

Flex-time schedules Flex-time schedules

Alternative or flexi-place work location Alternative or flexi-place work location

Changes in family structure (dual-career) Changes in family structure (dual-career)

Tenta

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Tenta

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poin

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n Blur the boundaries

Manage

expectations

Take some personal

time for your

physical & mental

health

Simplify life :change

lifestyle

Celebrate success –

do not dwell much

on failure

Take charge, set

priorities

Get focused

Set a reasonable

pace

Do what you enjoy

and whatever time

you spend more

pleasantly and

productively

Life is a

process..so is

striving for balance

in a life

Work-Life Balance will help you to become

Work-Life Balance will help you to become

“well-being” in many aspects

“well-being” in many aspects

… … AND it’s in your hands!

AND it’s in your hands!