Part I

Stand and Deliver: Your Job or Your Life

‘Let’s see, got the laptop, the mobile, printer, wireless router, urgent files . . . that’s it guys, it’s holiday time!’

Glenn Lumsden

In this part . . .

Most people agree that despite having access to the latest in electronic equipment, household appliances and domestic services, our lives feel busier and more stretched than ever. The reality is quite the opposite to what most people are looking for — more ‘life’ in their work/life balance.

Work/life balance is not restricted to people with children or partners. Life outside work can range from child care to housework, to sport, leisure and self-development activities, such as study or exercise programs — virtually anything.

This part explains what work/life balance means, how long working hours can affect health, family and relationships. And the good news — what measures some employers are taking to recognise that employees have lives outside of work.