„Work life balance” Conference in Prague

1. „Work life balance” Conference in Prague Work life balance on the Polish Job Market Iza Michaliszyn HR Competencies Consultant 2011

2. Work life balance Conference in Prague Many changes took place on the Polish Job Market.

3. Work life balance Conference in Prague These changes refer to: Polish economy, organisations, people*„Problem równowagi między pracą a życiem osobistym (WLB) na tle tendencji w zarządzaniu zasobami ludzkimi” In terms of economy we could mention: globalisation, informatisation, cultural diversity, customer orintedness, dynamics of demands on the job market In terms of organisations, we can say about: intellectual capital, key competencies, limitation of hierarchy, new HRM systems In terms of people we may refer to: knowledge/ expertise of employees, no typical form of job, teamwork, dealing with stress, work-life balance

4. Work life balance Conference in Prague Human Capital is nowadays one of the most important resources in economy Human Capital should be treated as an asset Human Capital is an indispensible condition in terms of building a business and a market advantage as a: resource of productivity, flexibility, creativity, innovation. But often Human Capital in Poland is not treated as a business advantage!

5. Work life balance Conference in Prague Main consequences of these changes for Polish Job Market are: necessity for the employees to adapt to on-going companies' changes uncertainty of employment necessity of dealing with new professional roles and challenges

6. Work life balance Conference in Prague It causes many problems e.g. an outstanding stress, working beyond one's capabilities, neglecting one's private life and personal needs. As a consequence, it leads to disturbing work life balance.

7. Work life balance Conference in Prague From my experience I would say that most companies do not offer work life balance programs. Some companies propose these programs as a regular element of job contract (especially international organizations know, that programs like these are useful and may determine business results), but many of them treat them as employees' individual matter.

8. Work life balance Conference in Prague Why some companies propose these programs: because some employees and teams are crucial for the company employee's leaving leads to problems and necessity of a new – often expensive – recruitment/ training process company loses its investment

9. Work life balance Conference in Prague and... happy, satisfied employees work more effective! *„Problem równowagi między pracą a życiem osobistym (WLB) na tle tendencji w zarządzaniu zasobami ludzkimi prezentacja, Aleksander Pocztowski, Akademia Ekonomiczna w Krakowie, 2007, (http://www.asmpoland.

10. Work life balance Conference in Prague What these companies do in terms of work life balance?*”Innowacyjne formy zatrudnienia, równowaga między życiem osobistym a pracą – narzędziem skutecznej motywacji” they give their employees more autonomy they promotes one's responsibility (empowerment) they underline cooperation between managers and staff they adapt one's professional duties to one's personal requirements

11. Work life balance Conference in Prague How do they do this? by matching employees’ and companies' values and goals by identifying one's professional and private roles by being open to new forms of cooperation

12. Work life balance Conference in Prague and... by knowing that effectiveness does not depend on the amount of time spent on tasks but on energy invested! It will result in a higher level of motivation to job, to get success, to be willing to stay in a company.

13. Work life balance Conference in Prague Tools that allow to implement work life balance programs: flexible working hours (at company's office, client's office, employee's home, traveling, an individual schedule) tele-working part-time job unpaid leave job on demand

14. Work life balance Conference in Prague Tools that allow to diversify work life balance programs: employees' education (also in terms of time management, setting the right priorities, knowing one's individual needs better – e.g. coaching) unpaid seminar's leave low-interest loans package of retirement pension expanded medical services support in one's caring of family members (child, elder parents) co-fund cultural and sport events

15. Work life balance Conference in Prague Work life balance policy requires not only an awareness of the company’s board members but also cooperation between managers and staff in: communication concerning needs and capabilities identifying real requirements with regards to results and benefits of performing tasks sharing responsibilities and tasks being responsible for one's own activities as well as team's activities *„Innowacyjne formy zatrudnienia, równowaga między życiem osobistym a pracą – narzędziem skutecznej motywacji”/ prezentacja, Jolanta Jaworska, IBM Polska, http://www.asmpoland. com.pl/kobietapracujaca/prezentacje

16. Work life balance Conference in Prague What if a company does not care about work life balance?

17. Work life balance Conference in Prague An employee:* „Pracoholizm a neurotyzm” is not able to work in an effective and flexible way is not able to concentrate on his/ her tasks makes mistakes, even causes accidents may not respect some procedures and regulations is often on a sick leave may avoid changes and new challenges may leave the company

18. Work life balance Conference in Prague From my experience I may say that not always it is the company that is responsible for not obeying to the rules of work life balance. There are many people who want work beyond "the regular hours", breaking their own emotional and physical "immunity". It may depend on many different aspects, but some of researchers underline one's special predispositions to be addicted to work.

19. Work life balance Conference in Prague Being a workaholic may mean: losing control over one’s behaviour (in terms of assessment of the amount of working hours and tasks) inability to refrain oneself (cessation of working) growth of engagement in work – more tasks, more hours time, more higher demands towards one’s professional expectations and job’s results concentration only on a job, lack of concentration on others aspects of life less job satisfaction higher probability of illness

20. Work life balance Conference in Prague Job is one of the most important aspects of one’s life (equally with a personal life, a family life, material issues), but for workaholics it is the most important thing and – as others addictions – causes a deformation of personal life (lack of time for the family, divorces, etc.), subsequently – also of a professional life (imposibility to fulfil one’s own duties, approach to confrontation/ conflicts, lack of ability to take a rest, on-going tension, pressure of doing job, lack of job satisfaction, perfectionism, etc.).

21. Work life balance Conference in Prague Addiction to workiscaused by neuroticfeatures of personality: a neuroticneed of love, a sense of inferiority, a fearagainstfailure, striving for recognition and acceptance. Workaholismissupposed to drive out/ reduce a fear, a sense of uncertainty and growupone’sselfesteem as well as otherpeople’sacceptance. Workaholismis a way of confirmation of one’sownselfesteem by searchingexternalsymptoms of acceptance and recognition. Workaholicswants to achieve an idealimage of themselves and otherpeople’sacceptance, itcauses a „motivation to achieve” thatappealsinon-goingjob’s engagement. *„Pracoholizm a neurotyzm”, Dorota Kozak, http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl

22. Work life balance Conference in Prague What workaholics can do? Should check:

23. Work life balance Conference in Prague • Job, family, friendsareequallyimportant • Yourpersonalprioritiesareinharmonywithyourprofessionalpriorities • Whenyouareathomeyouarein „a home state of mind” • Yourpersonal and professional life suplement eachother • Youareable to be satisfiedwithyourjob, thefamily and others‘ company • Youareable to overcome a failure • Youare happy withwhatyou do and youfeeluseful • Youfeelgood, satisfied and not concernedtoo much • Youfulfillyourdutieswithoutproblems and too much effort, being happy withyourjob • All aspects of your life seem to be ok and make sens • Job, family, friendsare not equallyimportant • Yourpersonalprioritiesare not inharmonywithyourprofessionalpriorities • Whenyouareathomeyouarechargingyourbattery for work • Yourpersonal and professional life do not suplement eachother • Youare not able to be satisfiedwithyourjob, thefamily and others‘ company • Youare not able to overcome a failure • Youare not happy withwhatyou do and you do not feeluseful • You do not feelgood, satisfied and youareconcerned much • Youhaveproblemsatwork and take many efforts, not being happy withyourjob • All aspects of your life do not seem to be ok and do not make sens * „Idealna równowaga”

24. Work life balance Conference in Prague So: stop, then: feel and think. What is important for you? What would you like to achieve? Who would you like to be? Expand your imagination. Change your perspective. Take your decision. Be calm. Specify your goals. Find a balance. Take your first step  *„Idealna równowaga”, Paul Wilson, Laurum, 2010

25. Work life balance Conference in Prague Summary: Economicalchanges = personal and professionalchanges Personal and professionalchanges = disorderinwork life balance Disorderinwork life balance = companies + individualpredispositionstowardswillingnes to getbenefits and „crossing” borders Sometimesdisorderinwork life balanceis not a result of companies ‘ determinationtowardsbenefits and profits, sometimesit’s a result of employess’ approach and individualneuroticpredispositionsinterms of addiction to work. We shouldcareaboutourselves, knowingouraspiration and goals.

26. Work life balance Conference in Prague My presentationisbased on my professionalexperiencein consulting as well as on: „Idealna równowaga”, Paul Wilson, Laurum, 2010 „Pracoholizm a neurotyzm”, Dorota Kozak, http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl „Problem równowagi między pracą a życiem osobistym (WLB) na tle tendencji w zarządzaniu zasobami ludzkimi”/ prezentacja, Aleksander Pocztowski, Akademia Ekonomiczna w Krakowie, 2007, (http://www.asmpoland. com.pl/kobietapracujaca/prezentacje/Problemy_w_rownowadze_miedzy_praca_a_zyciem_osobistym _A_%20Pocztowski.ppt) „Innowacyjne formy zatrudnienia, równowaga między życiem osobistym a pracą – narzędziem skutecznej motywacji”/ prezentacja, Jolanta Jaworska, IBM Polska, http://www.asmpoland. com.pl/kobietapracujaca/prezentacje/Innowacyjne_formy_zatrudnienia- Work_Life_Balance_narzedziem_skutecznej_motywacji.ppt)

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