The Importance Of Workaholic At Work

Q3. We can be workaholic, what policy will you put in place to balance work and life of the employee.

Ans. People who work compulsively works are known as workaholic. This term also implies for those

who enjoy their work or who feel compelled to do it. The term workaholic refers to different type of

behavioral patterns and each pattern has its own value. In Japan, work holism is considered a serious

social problem which usually leads to early death, most of the times on job. Over work was considered

to be the major reason behind the death of prime minister of Japan ( Keizo Obuchi). It is not only in

Japan but in US also, intern in London died of working at stretch for 72 hours.

However, even after being so busy workaholics prove to be

It is widely known fact that overworked workers are less productive, unhealthy and

they are much prone to absenteeism. Of course, every employer looks for dedicated and loyal workers.

But, it is also important for employees to balance their life. Undoubtedly, there are some ways;

employers can encourage their workers to have healthy habits.

1. Have Management Set The Example:-

It seems very simple solution to motivate employees to seek for work-life balance – have management

set the example. But this usualy come as a major challenge. In many businesses role models like

managers, owners themselves are workaholics. So it becomes very crucial to have a management

balancing work and life because employees look up to them and follow their seniors.

2. Leave Work at Time (Leave Work at Work)

As discussed above, working late till night or for longer hours leads to stress and fatigue. So to avoid

this, owners should set a particular time frame for working and they should encourage their employees

not to discuss their work after office hours.

3. Recognize the Signs of Overwork

Employer should keep a check on employee’s absenteeism, level of fatigue, job apathy and

It gives time to employees to look after their responsibilities.

5. Allow Telecommuting

If employees are allowed to work from home on a regular basis or when required then employees

remain productive and enjoy their work more.

6. Encourage Employees to Take Vacation

Employees, especially from small or growing businesses usually do not like taking holidays. When they

know there nobody else to take up their responsibilities, employees hesitate taking vacations. Here it

becomes employer’s responsibility to encourage his/her employees to take holidays by providing them

work back up. Policy of use it or lose it can also help in such case to motivate employees to enjoy their

time off.

7. Be Family- Friendly

By allowing employees to bring their kid to work or by organizing various family friendly event, an

employers can make his/her employees enjoy their work.

8. Build a Healthy Workplace

In this competitive era, it is very important to maintain a healthy environment. Organizing various

competitions or having tea parties may help employees in enjoying their work.

9. Encourage Breaks during the