Sometimes learning how to juggle life and work is a difficult task. In fact, some debate if it can ever really be achieved.
Our workplaces can be stressful these days as Management and Employees carry the load of layoffs and greater responsibilities are placed on those left to make it happen. It’s taking its toll on our work culture.
Add technology in the mix, where upper Management is now expecting us to take our work load home with us and be on call 24/7 in responding to emails, phone calls, Skype calls and such, and it’s understandable that we are feeling the stress of being on overload.
Learning how to set boundaries in and out of the workplace and taking time to breathe is definitely something we need to keep in mind.
Since October is National Work and Family month I thought I would look into my online community and ask one of my Work-Life experts, Judy Martin of WorkLifeNation, if she would participate in a Google+ Hangout discussing the topic of “Managing Life in an Always-On World.” I’m so happy to be able to share the recorded hangout with you where Judy and several of the participants and I discussed this very important topic.
I hope you will gain insight into how to set boundaries, how to remain in an even-keel during these challenging times and remember to breathe.
Susan Avello is a Social Media and Branding Strategist. She is Co-Founder of DiscoveringSocial.com helping Job Seekers incorporate Social into their job search as well as HR and Recruiters develop a Social Business Strategy. She shares her knowledge of Social Media and Business, HR Technology and Employment Branding over at HR Virtual Cafe blog and SHRM WeKnowNext. She is a part of the social press team for SHRM annual conference and social media chair for Illinois SHRM State conference and the recipient of 2011’s Most Influential Women in Business award by Chicago’s Daily Herald Business Ledger, the National Association of Women Business Owners and Women’s Innovation Network. Follow her on Twitter @susanavello.
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