When Jobs come flooding in and good specialists are in short supply, there is a great danger that you will overburden yourself and your team. But in the long run, overwork and stress do not lead to more productivity, but have the opposite effect. It also motivates employees to look for another company.
In the 19th century, when people had few choices, it was common for workers to toil 14-16 hours a day, six days a week. Then, in the 1920s, Henry Ford popularized the 8-8-8 rhythm: eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure, and eight hours of sleep. Now this doesn't mean that you as a plant manager, general manager or foreman have to make sure that your team functions in exactly this mode. However, you can set the course for your workforce to find a good balance between work and free time.
Stop calling after hours and make it clear to everyone that it's okay to turn off emails and phone outside of work hours.
Don't overdo it with overtime and give your team regular breaks and an early closing time on Friday.
Allow for short-term absences, such as when children are sick, or longer absences, such as during childbirth or a large
Trip.
And react to it!
Employees often take their cues from their bosses. Therefore, set a good example and demonstrate how a good work-life balance works.