Welcome back to our exclusive focus on work-life balance in ecommerce! In part one, we looked at overall sentiments on work-life balance and how ecommerce leaders can encourage it in their teams.
It was a great place to start, but there is plenty more to cover! In this part, we will look at work-life balance and career seniority. Do senior ecommerce professionals find it harder to strike the balance than junior employees? We will also look at the commute, which is a huge part in the working day. Are longer commutes responsible for ecommerce professionals struggling to find more time for themselves outside of work?
Are ecommerce professionals finding it easier to keep a good work-life balance earlier in their careers?
What do junior ecommerce professionals feel about their work-life balance? Here’s what they revealed when asked if they were happy with it currently…
Are mid-level ecommerce professionals the happiest with their work-life balance? Here’s what they told us…
Are senior ecommerce professionals overworked? Let’s see what they said when asked if they are happy with their work-life balance…
Surprisingly, albeit slightly, mid-level professionals are least happy with their work-life balance. At this stage in their career, perhaps it is the time to prove themselves so they can climb up to a more senior role. However, ambition doesn’t mean well being needs to be pushed aside.
Let’s be honest…the commute isn’t always the best part of the day. If you have to squeeze onto a busy train or deal with delays, it’s easy to get frustrated. The commute is often seen as an extension of the working day – even if you leave the office on time, a long or delayed commute obviously means you don’t spend as much time unwinding at home. Below is a break down of current commute times of our questionnaire respondents…
That concludes our exclusive insight into work-life balance in ecommerce, taken from our 2019 ecommerce salary survey & insights report. Are you wondering how work-life balance can be better encouraged in your team? Perhaps you’re a manager who wants to prioritise this? Check out our blog below for some top tips!