A recent survey by Gitnux*, an educational resource provider, noted that 72% of all employees stated that work-life balance was important to them. Workers clearly care about finding the right mix of work and the rest of their lives. Getting that combination just right is good for a worker's physical and mental health. Today, we will also look at the reasons why warehouse managers should place a high premium on helping their employees find the right work-life balance.
There are concrete benefits of work-life balance for both employees and employers. Among the upsides that one might obtain from establishing the proper work-life balance include the following:
These are all upsides to working with employees to help them find the work-life balance that they desire. Yes, the employees desire work-life balance, but it is also to the benefit of their employers as well. Employers want employees who are on the ball when it comes to the work that they do. They want people who are fully dedicated to their work and who are in the best position to complete the work assigned to them. Employees who have a solid work-life balance are the most likely to meet all of those qualifications.
Let no one ever say that managing a warehouse is easy. It certainly is not. There are a number of challenges that a warehouse manager is likely to face on a daily basis. Not only that, but there are difficulties associated with helping maintain work-life balance for all employees. Hopstack, a warehouse management software provider, underscores this:
Warehouses are an intricate ecosystem with several different processes working in tandem to serve customers effectively. Warehouse management challenges act as a major roadblock in the efficiency and productivity of the warehouses and can cause serious damage to the complete warehouse workflow.
The long hours, the tight deadlines, and the fluctuating seasonal flow of work make warehouses a challenging place to establish an effective work-life balance for employees. All warehouse managers should try to work with their employees to find the work-life balance that works best for them. Finding that right balance can help create a work environment where all employees are granted the chance to get the work-life balance that they seek.
Warehouse managers are asked to take on a significant amount of work and responsibility in the course of their day. Among the responsibilities put squarely on the shoulders of warehouse managers is the work of assisting their employees in finding the right work-life balance to achieve their goals. Here are a few of the strategies that have worked successfully for employers in the past:
These are just a few of the things that warehouse managers can do to keep work-life balance high up on the list of priorities when running their warehouse.
It is essential to create the kind of environment where employees feel supported in their decision to take time for themselves. They should have confidence that they will be supported by their employer if they determine that they need to take some additional time off for themselves. It is also a good idea to model the kind of work-life balance behaviors that you would like your employees to exhibit, such as unplugging yourself when you take a vacation or sick day.
When you lead by example, you are showing yourself to be the kind of leader that can be trusted. On top of that, you will open the door for employees to follow your example and take time for themselves when they need it.
When you partner with Eclipse IA, you can rest assured that you will receive the support that you require to help take some of the pressure off of the shoulders of your workforce. We provide workforce solutions for companies that operate within the supply chain. By using a team-based cost-per-unit model, we make it possible for you to help your employees find the time they need to achieve work-life balance. Plus, you get exactly the amount of extra help you need right when your warehouse needs it.
Our team-based productivity pay model allows employees to go home early if they accomplish all of their work ahead of time. They will still be compensated the same amount as if it had taken them longer to finish the work without any extra costs to you. Thus, they don't lose out on any pay, but they are able to reclaim some of their non-working hours and enjoy time outside of work. Best of all, the employee is not penalized in the form of lost pay when they do this. The more efficient they are, the more of their personal time they can reclaim.
If you are curious about how our team-based pay model can benefit you and your distribution center, please contact us about how we can help. We can help you bring about the work-life balance solutions that your workforce needs.