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LO 14.1. Discuss the impact of work–life balance on professional excellence

Video 1: Work/Life Balance
Description: A humorous look at the balance that may or may not exist in our work–life balance

Audio 1: Are American Workplace Policies Stuck in the 1950s?
Description: Many more women have joined the workforce, but policies have not caught up--and that is affecting public health.

LO 14.2. Define work–life balance

Video 2: Work-Life Balance Video
Description: A short video that explores work–life balance and how to achieve it

Audio 2: When Employers Make Room for Work-Life Balance
Description: Working parents, millennials, and aging boomers are helping persuade firms to offer flexible hours.

Web 1: Work-Life Balance Defined
Description: This article gives a proven working definition for work–life balance and how you can achieve a good work–life balance.

LO 14.3. Identify the triggers to imbalance

Video 3: Work-Life Balance Tips From 4 Busy Executives
Description: Four busy executives give tips for having better work–life balance.

Audio 3: For Working Moms, Key to Balance May Lie in Elusive Leisure Time
Description: An author interview discusses a new look at time management challenges of being a working parent

Web 2: No. 1 Cause of Bad Work-Life Balance? Bad Bosses
Description: This article includes factors that can harm work–life balance and gives suggestions for improvements.

LO 14.4. Develop strategies for achieving work–life balance

Video 4: Achieving Work/Life Balance
Description: Street interview video about work–life balance

Audio 4: White House Urges Dads to Join Work-Life Balance Conversation
Description: Dads are getting more involved in their kids’ lives and are having better work–life balance.