This text is based on an article on ScienceDaily.com.
Set an example yourself
If you want to cultivate healthy habits in your subordinates, you need to set an example yourself. This also applies to work-life balance. Show subordinates it really is possible to work in a healthy and sustainable way. Avoid sending them e-mails at 10 pm, use up all your vacation days, and show by your own example that working sustainably and healthily means not burning out, but bringing more value to the team.
Flexible working hours
If this option is feasible in your team and there is nothing to prevent it, you should try to introduce it.
Clearly defined roles and set expectations
Team well-being and mental health also thrive when everyone knows their responsibilities and what is expected of them. Uncertainty stemming from unclear roles and vague communication often plays a part in work negatively affecting employees' mental health.
Mental health support
Promoting mental health and mental hygiene awareness is crucial to ensuring workers are able to set their own boundaries and deal with work-related stress.
Healthy and open communication with subordinates
Do you want to know how best to help workers deal with work-life balance? Ask them! Have a long-term dialogue with your subordinates and find out directly from them what their ideas and preferences are.
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