Putting �balance�on the agenda

Creating change

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Process

• Review psychologically safe discussions
• Recap definition and statements
• Align employee input with evidence-based actions
• Define criteria for choosing actions
• Complete Creating change worksheets
• Share ideas
• Vote | Refine | Commit

Psychologically safe discussions

• Focus on moving forward �and not on the past
• Offer constructive suggestions �for improvement
• Discuss ideas, not individuals
• Give everyone the chance �to contribute

A work environment where there is recognition of the need for employees to be able to manage the demands of work, family and personal life.

My employer encourages me to take my entitled breaks (e.g., lunchtime, sick time, vacation �time, earned days off, parental leave).

I am able to reasonably balance the demands �of work and personal life.

My employer promotes work-life balance

I can talk to my supervisor when I am having trouble maintaining work-life balance

I feel supported in my workplace when I am dealing with personal or family issues

My employer has programs or policies to prevent �worker burnout

Evidence-based actions �for creating change

Suggested by Guarding Minds at Work �to improve balance in the workplace

Creating change criteria

• Honours the input of our employees
• Improves balance
• Is within our budget
• Is easy to implement now
• Minimizes risk to psychological safety

Creating change process

Appropriateness

Acceptability

Accessibility

Efficiency

Effectiveness

Safety

Choosing our actions

Vote for the action(s) you feel:

• Is most likely to improve balance �in our workplace
• Minimizes unintended risk �to psychological safety

Refine our action(s)

1. Consider potential challenges
2. Look for areas to improve effectiveness

Committing to our success

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