Importance of work/life balance – new video uploaded to AP Video Hub

In the video, she discusses the importance of work/life balance moving into 2022 and beyond.  All videos in the Campus Insights series are free for download and use by all AP members and can be found at apvideohub.ap.org or by doing a general search on the Associated Press site. AP members may use the video or to pull quotes for print article or for broadcast or podcast.

STORYLINE

Kossek says it can be hard for some people to have equal work and nonwork relationships due to the way society is structured and that work/life inequality comes about when people have a job that does not allow for a healthy work/life balance. This inequality can be due to a lack of benefits, inflexible working hours, or having a job that is mentally or physically draining. During the pandemic, jobs such as nurses and grocery workers were required to continue working while others had the opportunity to safely work from home. Kossek also points out that the switch to working remotely has led to an overlap of work and home life and has made it more difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance.