According to a recent study conducted by Aon Consulting (Chicago), workers spend an average of 5 days a year attending to personal matters while at work. In addition, workers lose an average of 6 days a year to a variety of family circumstances, such as caring for a sick child or parent.
"I was surprised at how important the work/life balance issues have become over the past 3 years," says David Stum, president of Aon Consulting's Loyalty Institute. "They're at the top of the mind for most workers.