Building Engagement Through Work-Life Integration November 17, 2010

According to research by the Corporate Executive Board, employees who have effective work-life benefits at their job work 21% harder and are more likely to stay at the organization. But the continued economic sluggishness has brought about longer hours and more stressful work. So how can you help employees remain engaged in their work without burning out?

You've heard the term work-life "balance", but this is really the unsuccessful process of trying to keep too many plates spinning in the air. The answer lies in work-life integration. Work-life integration is an effective way of dealing with the work and life projects on our to-do lists. Recognizing that there is no separation between work and home, and life cannot be neatly packaged and dealt with one thing at a time. Discover how to look at life as a whole, discern what to let go of and what to keep spinning, and learn how to:

Let go of the notion of "balance," freeing up energy to focus on being productive

Help your employees integrate their life in order to be more productive and engaged at work

Define the positive consequences of work-life integration including engagement, increased energy and focus

About the Presenter:
Heather Neely, Independent Professional Training & Coaching Executive, Neely Consulting, has been helping organizations gain a better understanding of generational diversity for more than a decade. Her two areas of expertise include leadership development for emerging and mid-level managers and leadership coaching for women looking to balance their roles as professionals and mothers. Heather has spoken and facilitated workshops all over the world for clients such as Cisco, Genentech and IBM.

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