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	PRESS RELEASES 21/09/2007 - ARE FAMILIES MORE HASSLE THAN HELP? 20/03/2007 - WORKING FLAT OUT AND FEELING FED UP 25/09/2006 - IS THE WORK STRESS EPIDEMIC ALL IN THE MIND? 23/02/2006 - WORN OUT WORKERS COULD PUT LIVES AT RISK 05/09/2005 - COULD UK WORKERS HOLD THE WORK LIFE BALANCE KEY?

	REPORTS 24-7 Survey 2008/9 Full Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 Full Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 East Midland Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 Greater London Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 North England Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 Scotland Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 South East Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 South West Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 Wales Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 West Midlands Report 24-7 Survey 2007/8 York Humber Report

OUR LATEST NEWSLETTERS
Balancing Act is the e-zine produced by the Work life Balance Centre. It is a brief look at latest news and views from the Centre and work life balance related topics. It is completely free of charge.

Edition 1 (June 2003) - New WLB standards announced by the HSE
Edition 2 (July 2003) - Latest workload management news
Edition 3 (August 2003) - Latest balance survey is ready for business
Edition 4 (October 2003) - Help is a mouse click away / Record numbers take part in survey
Special Xmas Edition (December 2003) - Wise Words and Xmas Top Tips
Edition 5 (July 2004) - Stress free holidays
Edition 6 (August 2004) - Talking the talk to remain in balance
Edition 7 (September 2004) - News of the latest work life balance survey and a round up on related issues from the internet
Edition 8 (October 2004) - Last chance and first opportunity
Edition 9 (November 2004) - One step at a time in getting back to work
Edition 10 (March 2005) - Two ways to get help
Edition 11 (April 2005) - Does your lifestyle call for an audit?
Edition 12 (January 2006) - A happy new year and a happy new you
Edition 13 (June 2006) - Five top tips to regain control
Edition 14 (June 2007) - Hypnotherapy for life balancel

ARTICLES

Work Life Balance is a broad subject taking in many different disciplines and points of view. We have gathered together some interesting articles for your information. The views expressed in the article are those of the authors concerned and may not represent those of the work life balance centre. Nor are we endorsing any product or service – we just want to bring you as much information as possible. Select an article from the list below to view the full text:

	WHAT REALLY STRESSES YOU AT WORK? If you are typical of the many people we meet each year then you?ll probably find your particular bug-bear among the following.... To read the full article click here.
	TYPE C PERSONALITY – THE NEW CANCER PROFILE Have you lost a loved one to cancer? Have you had a cancer scare yourself? Are you struggling with cancer right now? At one time or another we’ve all dealt with someone who had cancer. Because of the potentially devastating results of cancer it is a most talked about and most misunderstood condition. To read the full article click here.
	FRANKIE SAYS … RELAX At first thought using hypnotherapy to deal with work life balance issues may seem a strange concept but in reality it has proved to be one of our most useful – and popular – tools. To read the full article click here.
	FLAT OUT AND FED UP? Why depression is becoming one of the biggest work life balance issues To read the full article click here.
	EMPLOYEE OVERLOAD - CAN YOU SPOT THE WARNING SIGNS? Managing staff is full of both perils and promise, and nothing encapsulates both of these states more than the annual staff appraisal. When appraisals are done well they are a great tool for motivation, problem solving and raising performance quality. To read the full article click here.
	IS YOUR SELF ESTEEM A PAIN IN THE NECK? How we feel emotionally, mentally and spiritually can effect how we feel physically. Stress can aggravate existing conditions such as asthma and eczema. It can make us feel, or perceive pain more acutely, as our coping mechanisms are more stretched. To read the full article click here.
	WORK LIFE BALANCE - AN OVERVIEW A balanced life is one where we spread our energy and effort - emotional, intellectual, imaginative, spiritual and physical – between key areas of importance. The neglect of one or more areas, or anchor points, may threaten the vitality of the whole. To read the full article click here.
	SAYING YOUR PIECE Are there work situations that leave you feeling like doormat? Do you wish you could deal with difficult situations without getting het up? If so help is at hand in the form of 10 assertiveness and negotiation tips. To read the full article click here.

TAKING FLIGHT
Aeroplanes in flight are always a commanding sight but they could represent more than a reminder to book that holiday. Are you applying the laws of aerodynamics to your life?
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FLEXIBILITY AT WORK
A great deal is said and written about flexible working and similar initiatives. What is the view of the people involved and how does a beautician fit into a corporate work life balance strategy?
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HOW TO SAVE £10 BILLION
Has the announcement by the French finance minister that their 35-hour working week has been an expensive failure sounded the death knell for the work life balance movement?
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CAPTAIN ROD MCDONALD
Rod McDonald is a senior captain for the Craig Shipping Line in Cardiff. He is responsible for the vessel ‘CEC Castle’ a Multi Purpose Project vessel built in 2001 and used to move materials from China to Europe and vice versa. Captain McDonald has many years sea going experience and knows that the most important role he plays in planning his many voyages is played out in port.
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FROM CONFLICT TO CONSENSUS: THE ROLE OF MEDIATION AT WORK
For many organisations, workplace conflict has traditionally been viewed as dysfunctional, destructive and damaging – a generally undesirable by-product of working life. Nevertheless, given the rising diversity within the labour market; an increasingly complex and ever changing work environment; shifting attitudes to management plus changing expectations of employees and employers, workplace conflict is now an inevitable and inescapable reality for every organisation regardless of size, shape or structure.
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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
Do you remember the Monty Python sketch featuring the Yorkshiremen discussing their hard up-bringing? As one described his dreadful childhood, a second out did him with even more lurid tales of poverty and hardship, only to be outdone himself as the thirdtook over.
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TIME TO CHANGE YOUR MIND
A question I am frequently asked is: “Is the modern day stress epidemic just all in the mind?” My answer tends to surprise people as in part I believe it is, but not in the way they mean.
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