Latest Work-life balance News

Work-life balance isn't working for women. Why?

Dec. 05, 2024 11:23 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day," compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published this week. The report suggests that competing demands of work and home comprise part of the problem: working women who...

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

Oct. 31, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance came without warning. I was writing a high-profile news story during the pandemic when my heart began pounding like a jackhammer. I took a quick, deep breath and held it, hoping to calm the arrhythmia....

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Sep. 23, 2024 15:41 PM EDT

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea. The trend is gaining traction in Australia and...