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\"\"It\u2019s your job to make sure your employees feel supported and encouraged at work so they can help your business grow and succeed. It\u2019s easy to assume that once the workday is over and you lock the doors, your responsibilities end.<\/p>\n

The truth is, your employees\u2019 lives outside of work can have a huge impact on their job. If you really want them to give you their all, and you want them to be proud to work for your company, you should support them when they aren\u2019t on the clock too.<\/p>\n

Access to an Attorney<\/h2>\n

Providing your employees with benefits is expected, up to a certain point. Most workers look for employees who offer health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans, but you can support your employees even more by providing them with access to an attorney.<\/p>\n

With access to an attorney, your employees can learn whether a personal injury lawyer is likely to take their case<\/a> if they are injured in an accident, they can get advice on how to proceed with a divorce<\/a>, and they can get help creating an estate plan.<\/p>\n

Working with an attorney can be expensive. If this is an expense you are willing to help cover, you can put your employees\u2019 minds at ease, which means they\u2019ll be more present when they get to work in the morning.<\/p>\n

Access to Mental Health Services<\/h2>\n

Mental health can definitely affect your employees\u2019 performance<\/a>. It can make it difficult for them to focus while they\u2019re at work and it can cause problems with sleep, which will make it even more difficult for them to focus. You can help by providing them with access to mental health services.<\/p>\n

That means providing them with resources and keeping the lines of communication open, but it also means actually providing them with a list of psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors who partner with your business to provide their services to your employees. Make this information easily accessible without having to speak to anyone so your employees can get the help they need without having to talk to you or HR first.<\/p>\n

Encourage Them to Take Time Off<\/h2>\n

You probably provide your employees with time off that includes sick time and vacation time. You may also provide them with parental leave, as well as emergency leave, for things like funerals. However, just because your employees technically have this time doesn\u2019t mean they will use it.<\/p>\n

Workplace burnout is very real, and many employees end up burnt out because they don\u2019t feel like they can take time off. It\u2019s your job to encourage them to take the time they have<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Set an example by taking time off yourself and be open and positive whenever anyone approaches you about taking time off. Your employees will be much more dedicated when they get to work if they are able to take time off to relax, to recuperate after an illness, or schedule important appointments during the workweek.<\/p>\n

Allow Them to Work From Home<\/h2>\n

If you have employees who are struggling to figure out a work-life balance that works for them, a more flexible schedule that enables them stay at home might be a good solution.<\/p>\n

Working from home<\/a> can help employees with work-life balance because it enables them to:<\/p>\n