Referring to a recent Gallup survey, Julia Lyons-Ryle opines on balancing expectations and communication for two categories of workers, the splitters and the blenders. Splitters prefer a clear separation between work and life, while blenders would rather blend work and life throughout the waking hours.
Managers need to set clear expectations with employees so the working world of splitters and blenders can work.”
Source: Texas CEO Magazine, August 8, 2023. Link. Regardless of the situation, managers need to encourage teams to communicate any struggles they may have with work-life balance and offer solutions as an open, ongoing conversation.