Despite its status as one of the most famous rambling of a psychotic killer, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” is an important mantra to live by, especially when working at a startup. Burning the midnight oil and foregoing sleep for a little extra productivity is not only ill-advised, but also ill-conceived, as it has been proven time and time again that working tired simply isn’t worth it. So what’s the best way to make sure your employees don’t burn out? Make a commitment to work-life balance.
According to an infographic from LiquidSpace, there are plenty of reasons why work-life balance has become such a valuable commodity for employees. With approximately one third of Americans claiming that they work too hard and US workers spending more time at the office than any other country, of course we want a little extra free time.