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Connect the link between work-life balance and employee engagement. Use these strategies to drive productivity in your company.
The concept of work-life balance has gained significant attention in recent years. With increasing demands on both professional and personal fronts, achieving a harmonious balance is essential for the well-being of employees and the success of organizations. Having a work-life balance is a fundamental aspect of a healthy workplace that can drive employee engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction.
Engaged employees are motivated, perform better, and are more likely to stay with the company longer. But what role does work-life balance play in fostering this engagement? This article explores the connection between work-life balance and employee engagement, offering insights and strategies for HR professionals, managers, and leaders to enhance both in their organizations.
Work-life balance significantly influences employee engagement. When employees feel they can manage their work responsibilities alongside personal commitments, they are more satisfied and less stressed. This balance reduces burnout, leading to higher levels of engagement.
For example, companies like Google and Microsoft have successfully implemented work-life balance initiatives, such as flexible working hours and wellness programs, resulting in higher employee engagement. These companies recognize that when employees are given the tools and flexibility to manage their lives outside of work, they bring more energy, creativity, and focus to their roles.
Conversely, a lack of work-life balance can lead to disengagement. Employees who constantly struggle to juggle work and personal life may experience chronic stress, reduced job satisfaction, and even health issues. This affects their performance and leads to higher turnover rates.
Promoting work-life balance within an organization offers numerous benefits, for employees and the company as a whole:
Despite the clear benefits, achieving a work-life balance can be challenging for employees and organizations. Common obstacles include:
Organizations can take several steps to promote work-life balance and, in turn, boost employee engagement:
To ensure that work-life balance initiatives are effective, organizations should regularly assess their impact on employee engagement. Key metrics and KPIs to consider include:
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is not just a personal goal for employees; it's a strategic imperative for organizations looking to enhance employee engagement. To create a more motivated, productive, and loyal workforce, organizations must prioritize building a culture that values work-life balance. For HR professionals, managers, and leaders, the message is clear: prioritize work-life balance as part of your employee engagement strategy to reap the benefits of a happier, more engaged team.
Assess your current work-life balance policies and consider new strategies to enhance employee engagement. Schedule a demo today with Assembly and create a more balanced, engaged, and successful workforce.
Work-life balance significantly impacts employee engagement by reducing stress and burnout, leading to higher job satisfaction and productivity. When employees can manage their work and personal lives effectively, they feel more motivated and committed to their roles, which boosts overall engagement levels within the organization.
Common challenges in achieving work-life balance include blurred boundaries due to remote work, cultural expectations of long hours, and lack of support from management. These obstacles can make it difficult for employees to disconnect from work, leading to stress and decreased engagement.
Promoting work-life balance in the workplace leads to improved mental and physical well-being, increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction, and reduced turnover rates. Organizations that support work-life balance also strengthen their employer brand, making them more attractive to top talent.
Organizations can foster work-life balance by offering flexible working hours, remote work options, and wellness programs. Managerial support and the use of time management tools can help employees manage their workload efficiently, leading to a more balanced and engaged workforce.
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Yes, at Assembly, security is a top priority. Each quarter, we have ongoing security work that is everyone’s responsibility. While we maintain a strong security posture, it was important for us to prove to our customers that we do everything we claim to do. This led us to pursue a SOC 2 Type II report that would provide evidence of our compliance with industry gold-standard security practice.
There is study after study showing that employee recognition leads to increased engagement. This in return creates an environment where employees are happier and more motivated which increase productivity and reduces voluntary turnover significantly. In order to filled critical roles, companies tend to spend nearly twice the value of an annual salary. Assembly is an investment in your employees that supports your bottom line.
Yes, we will offer contracts for companies with longer-term agreements to help larger customers have more certainty around future costs.
The minimum agreement term is a 12-month subscription.
We do and for FREE! Any new customer needing further support to get started with Assembly to ensure you're set up for success can request custom onboarding support. Improving your employee experience is about much more than just using our amazing software; it’s about transforming your business to create a workplace that people love. That’s much easier to do with the personal support and advice from our passionate people experts.
At the time of redemption (when your employees exchange their points for a paid reward) you'll pay face value. If a reward is a $10 Amazon gift card, your cost will be $10. All paid rewards are billed for on a monthly basis.
The good news is that you don't have to pay for rewards upfront because we only charge you when points are redeemed, not when they're earned.
We offer discounts or educational or charitable organizations. In order to secure a discount, you'll first need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
For all other organizations, we are willing to consider longer-term agreements in exchange for discounts. To set up annual plans or longer, you will need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a month to month plan, you can go here and cancel anytime. If you're having concerns or need help setting up your account for success, you can always book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a longer-term custom plan, you'll need to reach out to your customer support specialist to cancel your account or email us at support@joinassembly.com.
Great question! You can customize your core values to match your organization's to boost and track alignment. You can change your currency from the 🏆 emoji (our default) to any emoji of your choice. You can swap our logo for your own. You can also set up company culture rewards such as, "Lunch with the CEO," "Buy a book on us," and so much more!
While we recommend a peer to peer set up where anyone in your organization can give or receive recognition, you can set up Assembly however you want. If you need to limit the people who can give or receive recognition, that's perfectly fine and can be done from your Admin, here.
Assembly connects to the tools your employees use every day to offer an easy, seamless experience with minimal change management.
Assembly has integrations with HCM/HRIS systems like ADP, Google, Office 365, and Slack. We also integrate with communication tools like Slack and Teams so you and your employees can access Assembly wherever they work now.
That depends on the company's permissions set up. That said, over 90% of the employees on Assembly's platform are recognized on a monthly basis. That means nearly every employee across all of our customers are receiving regular recognition from their peers, managers, or leadership. We're extremely proud of this.
They are not required. You can use Assembly without having rewards set up. However, we don't recommend it if you intend to have a high adoption and usage rate. You can always keep the costs down by offering internal culture rewards that are fulfilled by you internally.
No, you can remove allowances from anyone or everyone. It's up to you but we do recommend using points whether they're worth a real dollar value or not. Companies that use points have a much higher engagement rate even if those points don't exchange for real dollars.
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