1. Work - Life Balance Richard Sutherland Venue Manager Hamilton Event Facilities

2. What Is It?

3. “Happiness is a state of mind derived from how you spend your time”

4. As staff Knowledge and understanding

5. As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable

6. As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL”

7. As staff Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL” Concepts of “Achievement” and “Enjoyment”

8. Meaningful daily Achievement and Enjoyment in each of our four life quadrants: Work, Family, Friends and Self

10. Knowledge and understanding Individual – variable Not “EQUAL” Concepts of “Achievement” and “Enjoyment” 10 tips

11. As a Manager and Employer

12. As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs

13. As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility

14. As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility Be Outcomes driven

15. As a Manager and Employer Understanding your staff needs Allow flexibility Be Outcomes driven Understand the “future workplace”

16. Future workplace characteristics Communication channels must be varied (visual and written) Less structure More casual Flexible working hours Less face to face contact (more from home) Less meetings

17. Future workplace characteristics cont. More travel Increased expectation of advancement (will not sit behind a “log jam”) Higher wages (increased growth rate) Higher turnover (Career changes) Focus on IT (Computer savvy) Share with others and network

18. There are barriers to making culture changes within a workplace • Increasing workload overshadowing personal needs • Leaders who find it difficult to change their views on flexible working • Managers who do not have the competencies to deal with changes to work/life situations

19. Any questions or comments?