Commitments
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Commitment 9:
Leadership in work-life-balance
Employers commit to modelling self-care and work-life balance in leadership, promoting sustainable workloads, encouraging breaks, vacation time, and disconnecting after work hours.
Employer Actions
Organizations should model healthy work-life balance practices that support employee well-being and sustainable workloads. To fulfill this commitment, organizations are encouraged to:
Encourage employees to take regular breaks, use vacation time, and disconnect outside work hours
Promote sustainable workloads and reduce expectations of constant availability
Model healthy boundaries and self-care practices through leadership behaviours
Communicate the importance of work-life balance through policies, training, and workplace messaging
Review workload distribution regularly to identify and address burnout risks
Evidence Requirements
To complete this commitment, organizations are asked to:
Review workplace practices and leadership behaviours related to workload, availability, and work-life balance
Implement at least two practices from the Employer Actions list above that support healthy work-life balance and employee well-being
Submit a short reflection describing actions taken and future opportunities for improvement
Evidence may include:
Workplace wellness or workload guidance materials
Internal communication related to work-life balance
Leadership training or workplace wellness initiatives
Employee feedback or workplace review summaries
Reflection summary
Impact
Modelling self-care and work-life balance promotes a healthy, sustainable workplace culture. This commitment helps prevent burnout, supports employee well-being, and encourages a culture where boundaries are respected, workloads are manageable, and all employees feel empowered to prioritize their health.
Resources & Support
Work-Life Balance & Leadership Resources
Workplace Wellness & Burnout Prevention Resources
Leadership & Workplace Culture Resources
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