4 Ways to promote work-life balance in your hybrid team

Your team’s work-life balance is on the line, and it's an urgent call you can't afford to put on hold any longer.

How can you, as a leader, foster a culture that encourages balance in this new normal?

1. Set the right expectations.

Prioritise outcomes over the number of hours logged, fostering an environment of trust and empowerment. This means empowering your team to manage their own schedules and ensuring they feel trusted to deliver results.

2. Lead by example.

If leaders are answering emails late into the night, it sends the wrong message. Show respect for non-work hours and encourage downtime, signaling it's not just okay, but essential.

3. Encourage 'digital wellbeing.'

Support practices such as designated screen-free times, 'quiet hours' for non-urgent communications, and ensuring that remote work doesn't translate to 'always-on' work.

4. Promote the use of leave days.

Time off is vital for recharging, so encourage your team to take full advantage of their well-deserved breaks.

Work-life balance is not a myth; it's a goal that we should continually strive for.

What's your strategy for promoting work-life balance in your hybrid team?