The work/life blend

There’s no doubt that the world has changed a lot over the last year. Across the globe, many employers and employees are now used to a new way of remote working and the resulting work/life blend.

Buying into the work/life blend means that you're more than just a job title. In our experience, this approach involves seeing work as one part of life, rather than an all-consuming entity that’s in competition with the rest of your life.

How do we make work more flexible?

The work/life blend is gaining traction across the world. In Iceland, trials of a four-day working week held between 2015 and 2019 have recently been heralded as an overwhelming success, with other countries like Spain and New Zealand following suit. Reduced hours without compromising on pay gives employees greater flexibility, and can also reduce a country’s carbon footprint.

People are individuals

A key way to make work less jarring is for companies to keep in mind that people are individuals with unique needs and problems. For example, an employee experiencing problems at home might struggle to perform at their best at work. What matters is finding ways to support that employee so that they can move forward for the benefit of both their personal life and work habits.

At Nurture Company Health, we provide mental health support to the businesses we work with. We’re committed to championing wellness for all employees so that everyone can be their best and most authentic self at work. We also establish monthly check-ins with the team which can help to achieve a positive company culture. We find that empowering people in the workplace has the ability to transform their entire lives.

Options for implementing work/life blend

It might seem clear that correcting this balance is the right way forward for your business and employees. So what are the options for making it happen?

Enlisting the services of an external advisor is one way to do it. Specialist consultants have expertise in mental health support and wellbeing, meaning they’re in a great position to advise on how your business can make things better. If you would prefer an internal advisor, hiring a dedicated team member or subcontractor to take responsibility for company culture and ensuring the mental health of employees is also a great solution.

Alternatively, choose an accountant that can help you find out what seats you need to fill within your business, and assist you in getting things on track. Holistic services like wellbeing weeks – providing company maintenance if you need time away to deal with a mental health issue – can make a huge difference to the well-being of managers and employees. An accountant that actively supports the well-being of your employees means everyone can perform at their best at work, and get the balance right between their job and the other important aspects of their life.

To find out more about how Nurture Company Health can support the health and wellbeing of your company and its employees, get started by booking a discovery call with us.