Six tips managers can use to improve morale and productivity. When it comes to work-life balance, the current state of work and work technology can make things lean heavily toward the ‘work’ side of things. Forty percent of employees say poor work-life balance ruins their time with family and friends. More than half have missed important life events, like birthdays and anniversaries, due to work. Leaders play a vital role in managing work-life balance for their team members. Here are 6 ways that managers can help manage work-life balance for their teams...