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Finding a balance is very important in every aspect of life. Overworking or underworking aren’t usually optimal... This applies to your employees as well. 


Their jobs are all different, but what’s of great importance is that they find balance at work. Overworking or underworking isn't good for their performance, and with this said, in this article we'll talk about what you, as an  employer can do to make sure workload and work time remain balanced..

Why It Isn't Good 


This is pretty straightforward. Working overtime can be very exhausting. It's okay to let your employees work in such a way several times per month. But if this becomes an everyday habit, it can cause many issues. Employees will eventually become exhausted, unproductive and often dissatisfied with their jobs and earnings. 


On the other hand, part-time work also has negative aspects. First of all, this means they’ll constantly have less tasks than others and might not feel like part of the collective. Furthermore, if they ever shift to the full-time shift, it's going to be hard for them to get used to almost twice as much work.


So, it’s obvious that it’s very important to find a perfect balance. Usually, most 9 to 5 jobs are optimized that way and have a good working time to personal time ratio. But if this isn’t the case in you business, here are some tips on how can you make sure your employees workload is balanced. 



Set New Policies


You can create new working hours policies for your company, test them out for a few months and make them a usual practice if all goes well. . For example, you can allow your employees to work overtime once per week, and pay them for this time. Or, you could allow part-time hours for a few days per month.  With such policy, your employees have a flexible job and on the plus side, they'll get an insight into what it looks like when they work overtime and part-time. So, the best of both worlds. 


Talk with Them


Talking, Talking. We can’t point enough how important this is for the wellbeing of your business. Not just for this particular issue,but for every single problem you may have. Consult with your employees. See what they like and what don’t they like. Is their current workload challenging?


Their thoughts are very important and with the help of their opinions, you’ll be able to tailor your procedures based on your team’s needs. . 


Hire a Professional

So let’s say that there is an issue. You employees aren’t working the same, the workload balance isn’t great and overall, the whole system needs to be fixed. And you don’t have the proper knowledge to do this. And it’s okay, most of us don't.


This is a situation where hiring a professional to conduct some kind of work reorganization can be a life saver. With the help of him, the work environment will become more balanced and pleasant for your employees to work at.  


Time Tracking and Employee Monitoring


But, there are things you can do yourself without the help of a professional. Program to monitor computer and web based time tracking are great for gathering important information about your employees. These tools track their computer activity, sites they visit, activities that they spend time on and a lot more. They are very useful for conducting a research about what do your employees exactly spend time on.


Most hour management software and computer spy monitoring software are simple to use and therefore easy to implement at your own business. You don’t need much technical knowledge for it. With these tools, you’ll be able to see exactly who’s working overtime and who’s slacking and isn’t doing enough work. Benefits of employee monitoring software are undeniable. Afterwards, you’ll easily balance the workload of your employees and make the work environment a whole lot better.  


Conclusion


Whether you have workers who are working too much, or ones who are working too little, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance. Follow some of the tips in this article and I’m sure you’ll upgrade your business in no time.

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Finding a Perfect Balance Between Overtime and Part-Time Working

Written by
Aleksa Misic
Published on
September 3, 2019

Finding a balance is very important in every aspect of life. Overworking or underworking aren’t usually optimal... This applies to your employees as well. 


Their jobs are all different, but what’s of great importance is that they find balance at work. Overworking or underworking isn't good for their performance, and with this said, in this article we'll talk about what you, as an  employer can do to make sure workload and work time remain balanced..

Why It Isn't Good 


This is pretty straightforward. Working overtime can be very exhausting. It's okay to let your employees work in such a way several times per month. But if this becomes an everyday habit, it can cause many issues. Employees will eventually become exhausted, unproductive and often dissatisfied with their jobs and earnings. 


On the other hand, part-time work also has negative aspects. First of all, this means they’ll constantly have less tasks than others and might not feel like part of the collective. Furthermore, if they ever shift to the full-time shift, it's going to be hard for them to get used to almost twice as much work.


So, it’s obvious that it’s very important to find a perfect balance. Usually, most 9 to 5 jobs are optimized that way and have a good working time to personal time ratio. But if this isn’t the case in you business, here are some tips on how can you make sure your employees workload is balanced. 



Set New Policies


You can create new working hours policies for your company, test them out for a few months and make them a usual practice if all goes well. . For example, you can allow your employees to work overtime once per week, and pay them for this time. Or, you could allow part-time hours for a few days per month.  With such policy, your employees have a flexible job and on the plus side, they'll get an insight into what it looks like when they work overtime and part-time. So, the best of both worlds. 


Talk with Them


Talking, Talking. We can’t point enough how important this is for the wellbeing of your business. Not just for this particular issue,but for every single problem you may have. Consult with your employees. See what they like and what don’t they like. Is their current workload challenging?


Their thoughts are very important and with the help of their opinions, you’ll be able to tailor your procedures based on your team’s needs. . 


Hire a Professional

So let’s say that there is an issue. You employees aren’t working the same, the workload balance isn’t great and overall, the whole system needs to be fixed. And you don’t have the proper knowledge to do this. And it’s okay, most of us don't.


This is a situation where hiring a professional to conduct some kind of work reorganization can be a life saver. With the help of him, the work environment will become more balanced and pleasant for your employees to work at.  


Time Tracking and Employee Monitoring


But, there are things you can do yourself without the help of a professional. Program to monitor computer and web based time tracking are great for gathering important information about your employees. These tools track their computer activity, sites they visit, activities that they spend time on and a lot more. They are very useful for conducting a research about what do your employees exactly spend time on.


Most hour management software and computer spy monitoring software are simple to use and therefore easy to implement at your own business. You don’t need much technical knowledge for it. With these tools, you’ll be able to see exactly who’s working overtime and who’s slacking and isn’t doing enough work. Benefits of employee monitoring software are undeniable. Afterwards, you’ll easily balance the workload of your employees and make the work environment a whole lot better.  


Conclusion


Whether you have workers who are working too much, or ones who are working too little, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance. Follow some of the tips in this article and I’m sure you’ll upgrade your business in no time.