Seven in ten men think that their performance at work is damaged by a lack of work-life balance, according to a new survey published today.
A quarter of the 4000 men surveyed by Men’s Health magazine in association with the DTI admitted that they are still struggling to strike the right balance between their work and home lives, despite over half citing their personal relationships and a quarter naming their health as their main priorities.
Over half of the men surveyed think that having enough time to exercise regularly improves their productivity. While six in ten men believe exercise helps increase their energy levels when they’re at work.
Nearly half of men believe that getting out of the office to exercise regularly helps improve motivation and concentration, with seven in ten feeling that it boosts their self esteem to give them more confidence in meetings.
“More and more men are making work-life balance a priority,” said Patricia Hewitt, Trade and Industry Secretary. “This can improve their performance at work, which is good news for their employers.”
But, she said: “It’s still hard for men to get the balance right, especially if there’s an old-fashioned culture where they work. I’m glad that bosses are leading by example, and that flexible working opportunities are becoming more common.”
