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This section is all about helping business owners and employees to achieve a work-life balance that creates long term benefits for both company and staff. It contains useful work-life strategies and ideas for companies plus tips and resources for individuals and members of the workforce.

This section also has a special focus on work life balance for working mothers and mumpreneurs, with guides and tips covering such topics as how to simplify day-to-day routines, childcare options, and balancing work and family life.

Specific topics covered include:

– Dealing with stress
– Flexible working
– Time management
– Employee wellbeing schemes
– Scheduling your days
– Maternity leave
– Digital nomads
– The importance of maintaining health and wellness
– Company culture
– Creating a work life balance policy
– Lifestyle businesses

Tips on how to achieve work-life balance

Here, Laura Little, learning and development manager at CABA, gives her top tips on how to successfully achieve work-life balance.

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5 things to do before you check your phone in the morning

Morning routine has become a hot topic. Jim Lusty shares five things to do to boost your energy and creativity before you get on the dreaded screen

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Succeeding as a ‘parentpreneur’: Top tips

'Parentpreneurs’ have to become wiser at organising their time. Father of five Peter Tuvey reveals how to juggle kids and a business.

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Why you should take your family on a business trip 

Here, we look at some reasons why it might be a good idea to mix personal and professional life when you're away on business.

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3 ways to look after staff wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis

The government’s announcement that key workers can carry over statutory annual leave into the next two years is welcome, says Steve Arnold. But you want to encourage staff to take holiday even when self-isolating

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Planning to Study Abroad?

Going abroad for higher education may seem to be a thrilling experience, but a little carelessness in the planning can run this otherwise pleasant trip into hot water.

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Overwhelming workloads tip the scales on work-life balance

The Qualtrics Employee Pulse, taken every quarter, asks 4,000 employees about the state of their workplace including how an overloaded work schedule effects their work-life balance.

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How to turn your hobby into a new career

How do you know whether your Etsy sideline can be transformed into a money-making venture? Here, Andrew Mosby of Menzies LLP investigates.

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Overwhelming workloads tip the scales on work-life balance

The Qualtrics Employee Pulse, taken every quarter, asks 4,000 employees about the state of their workplace including how an overloaded work schedule effects their work-life balance.

Work life balance

How to turn your hobby into a new career

How do you know whether your Etsy sideline can be transformed into a money-making venture? Here, Andrew Mosby of Menzies LLP investigates.

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Five team night out ideas

A team that plays together, stays together. Here are some suggestions for team bonding.

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One in seven people are unhappy with their work-life balance

New research on office workers show the work-life balance of employees is disproportionate, with many working outside of work hours.

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SME work culture inspires a better work/life balance in healthcare

With the rise in gig-economy working among SMEs, healthcare workers are inspired to find a better work/life balance.

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Time to take a break: Top tips for a better work-life balance this summer

Gary Turner, UK co-founder and managing director at Xero, gives his top tips to find a better work-life balance this summer.

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