01/16/2025

Three Ways Employers Can Promote Work-life Balance

Eighty percent of employees are at risk of burnout

It’s no secret that the work environment has changed in recent years. We’ve experienced a pandemic, a labor shortage, inflation, and a contentious election, just to name a few. The recent Mercer Global Talent Trends found that more than 80 percent of employees are at risk of burnout. This was found to be stemming from excessive workload, financial stressors and exhaustion.

It has become more important than ever that employers listen to and understand the motivations of their employees in order to best attract and retain them. Many employees have made changes that better support family life, financial security and their lifestyle through flexible work situations, including flexible work options. Many are realizing that work-life balance is not a “nice to have,” but rather it is a necessity.

This and other research also found that the ability to enjoy a work-life balance ranked highly as a reason employees both join and stay at a company.

Please select this link to read the complete article from OSAP Member Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.