#MWchat: Achieving Work-Life Balance in Today's Workplace

*Part Two*

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Career experts share advice on finding a job with a flexible

workplace

Who Are Our Experts?

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Maggie Mistal

Cali Williams-YostCharles Purdy

@MonsterCareers @CaliYost @MaggieMistal

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What are some of the differences in Gen Y, Gen X & Boomer attitudes

towards work-life balance?

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Gen Y has a greater, intuitive comfort with remote working, everyone has work-life fit to manage.

- C. Yost

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Gen Y sees much less of a division between "work" and "life." They expect the two areas of their life to combine.

- C. Purdy

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Gen Y expects to like their work, and therefore it seems less like “work”. Gen Y often puts family and friends before their career. - M. Mistal

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How can job seekers identify companies with flexible work

environments?

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Ask current and past employees and interview your prospective boss to find out what flexibility means to them.

- M. Mistal

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Research companies on their "About Us" page & work your network to find out. 

- C. Purdy

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Look at “best of” lists for company ideas. Those list are not perfect indicators, but are a good start. I highly recommend When Work Works (FWI/SHRM), an employee-based site.

- C. Yost

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What are some work-life balance questions job seekers should ask of

prospective employers?

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Ask how performance is measured. They should give clear answers, so it's not just about "desk hours.” Also make sure flexibility is a company policy, not at the whim of managers (a new boss could "change the rules").

- C. Purdy

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Be very careful using the term work-life "balance" in an interview, since employers tend to hear "work less," not work differently.

I’d suggest asking - "Tell me about typical day? Do people work flexibly?" That way it's not so much about your work-life fit, but a more general question.

- C. Yost

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I’d recommend asking "What matters to you more in terms of performance - face time or results?

- M. Mistal

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Thanks for joining us for Part Two of the Work-Life Balance #MWchat recap. For tips on achieving work-life balance, read Part One.

Comments or questions? Reach us at #MWchat or @MonsterCareers.

Here’s a little more info about our experts

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Maggie Mistal is a well-renowned career and life coach. She hosts “Making a Living with Maggie” on Martha Stewart Live Radio.

Cali Williams-Yost is a work-life flexibility expert. She blogs atworklifefit.com and contributes to various national publications.

Charles Purdy is Monster’s job search and career expert. You can find his advice at MonsterWorking.com.

@MonsterCareers @CaliYost @MaggieMistal

Additional Resources

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Escape the 10 Tyrannies of Work/Life "Balance”: http://bit.ly/PuVGFq

Career vs. Family – Can You Have It All?: http://bit.ly/StLU3k

3 Keys to Finding Legitimate Work From Home Opportunities: http://bit.ly/HWH0eb

How to Get a Flexible Schedule: http://mnstr.me/axD3qE

Top Four Work-from-Home Scams: http://mnstr.me/9O1l1o

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