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The Balance of Life and Work
Caitlyn Faubion
Grand Canyon University
Comm 500 – Relationships in the Workplace
Dr. Goman
August 11, 2021
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Policy: Work/ Life Balance
When it comes to work life balance there are a few things that people must keep in mind.
Who am I outside of work? Who am I inside of work? What can be done in order for me to time
manage my workday? What should I be doing while at home? “It starts with a focus on being
real—how to act with authenticity by clarifying what’s important, wherever you are, whatever
you’re doing. That requires you to: • Know what matters. • Embody values consistently. • Align
actions with values. • Convey values with stories. • Envision your legacy. • Hold yourself
accountable.” (Friedman, 2014) My policy for my workers is that they fill the roles that they
have here at the office along with the roles of being a human outside of the company. I ask them
to time manage their lives the best they can and to let us know if they are feeling burnt out in
their work lives or their personal lives. I also want them to know it is never acceptable to work
after hours, because this interferes with their normal daily lives. Our company will do its best to
make it known why work/life balance is such a crucial part of their lives and if they need help,
we will be along side them to guide them the best we can.
Practicality
When it comes to being practical, these policies are not hard to do if you have the right
motivation and support systems. “Some people plan their careers in detail; others grab whatever
opportunity presents itself. Some stick with one company, building political capital and a deep
knowledge of the organization's culture and resources; others change employers frequently,
relying on external contacts and a fresh perspective to achieve success. Similarly, at home
different solutions work for different individuals and families. Some executives have a stay-at-
home partner; others make trade-offs to enable both partners to work.” (Groysberg, Abrahams,
The Balance of Life and Work
Caitlyn Faubion
Grand Canyon University
Comm 500 – Relationships in the Workplace
Dr. Goman
August 11, 2021
, 2
Policy: Work/ Life Balance
When it comes to work life balance there are a few things that people must keep in mind.
Who am I outside of work? Who am I inside of work? What can be done in order for me to time
manage my workday? What should I be doing while at home? “It starts with a focus on being
real—how to act with authenticity by clarifying what’s important, wherever you are, whatever
you’re doing. That requires you to: • Know what matters. • Embody values consistently. • Align
actions with values. • Convey values with stories. • Envision your legacy. • Hold yourself
accountable.” (Friedman, 2014) My policy for my workers is that they fill the roles that they
have here at the office along with the roles of being a human outside of the company. I ask them
to time manage their lives the best they can and to let us know if they are feeling burnt out in
their work lives or their personal lives. I also want them to know it is never acceptable to work
after hours, because this interferes with their normal daily lives. Our company will do its best to
make it known why work/life balance is such a crucial part of their lives and if they need help,
we will be along side them to guide them the best we can.
Practicality
When it comes to being practical, these policies are not hard to do if you have the right
motivation and support systems. “Some people plan their careers in detail; others grab whatever
opportunity presents itself. Some stick with one company, building political capital and a deep
knowledge of the organization's culture and resources; others change employers frequently,
relying on external contacts and a fresh perspective to achieve success. Similarly, at home
different solutions work for different individuals and families. Some executives have a stay-at-
home partner; others make trade-offs to enable both partners to work.” (Groysberg, Abrahams,
