SLHRM: Principles of Work/Life Balance and Margin

Gary E. Roberts

Chapter Chapter 7 in Christian Scripture and Human Resource Management, 2015, pp 133-156 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract How many hours should we work? This is a profound and essential question, answered by addressing a series of principles noted below: 1. The will of God as discerned through prayer, scriptural reflection, and other means for hearing God should be the directing force for our work hours and effort. We need to believe that God has a unique plan, purpose, and calling and that His direction, leading, and guidance are the best course for our lives. 2. The goal is neither a static nor a moving balance, but a shifting and dynamic harmony with God’s will and purpose. As Pastor John Ortberg (2002) noted, the Apostles did not lead balanced lives, but lives of order and seasonality as directed by God’s ongoing direction and priority setting. 3. God’s will for our vocational life encompasses the following characteristics: a. Performing our work with excellence as broadly defined (efficient and effective, mission enhancing, ethical, moral, and treating others by the Golden Rule) b. Providing sufficient time and energy for our other life domain obligations (family, church, community, etc.) c. Providing sufficient time for self-care (relationship building, sleep, nutrition, exercise, recreation, etc.)

Keywords: Servant Leadership; Compassion Fatigue; Life Balance; Realistic Standard; Spiritual Intelligence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137440679_7

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