A new Workforce Planning Board survey is asking local residents about challenges they face achieving a healthy work-life balance.
The Navigating Work-Life Balance in Grand Erie survey is aimed at adults in Brantford, Six Nations, New Credit, and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.
Executive Director Danette Dalton said the pandemic has drawn additional attention to the subject of work-life balance, especially with more people working from home and students of all ages taking online classes.
“It can be tricky balancing work life and home life at any time, especially with so many demands on our time,” Dalton said. “We want to hear directly from individuals so we can better understand what factors are causing stress and imbalance in the lives of workers.”
Dalton said work-life balance can be impacted by many things: money, job insecurity, shift work, family responsibilities, physical and mental health, and more.
The survey will provide information that could be used by individuals to make changes in their lives, or to identify supports workers may need from employers or community organizations, she said.
“Employees, employers, families and the community all benefit by supporting healthy work-life balance. There’s a large return on investment for everyone.”
The Workforce Planning Board hopes to have at least 500 surveys completed over the next few months. All information collected is confidential.
People who complete the survey are eligible for weekly prizes that promote a healthy lifestyle. Prizes include a Fitbit, child and youth bikes, and gift cards for community businesses.
The Workforce Planning Board thanks community partners for their support.
