Work-life balance: buzzword or broken promise?
Update: 2025-07-21
Description
Is work-life balance a realistic goal—or just another corporate cliché? In this episode, we unpack the pressures of modern work culture with HR expert Roland Grootenboer. From the rise of burnout to the need for boundaries, Roland explores how organisations can go beyond surface-level perks to create truly sustainable change. Together, we question outdated norms, challenge the hype around the 4-day workweek, andhighlight the growing demand for purpose and flexibility. Amust-listen for anyone rethinking what healthy, modern work should really looklike.
Shownotes:
- Host: Remy Reurling, Podcast Host and Creative Producer at GoodHabitz
- Expert: Roland Grootenboer, HR-Expert
- Expert: Nanique Diks, Manager HR Business Partner Team
Statements discussed in this episode:
- Work-life balance is a myth.
- The 4-day workweek solves all stress.
- Work-life balance is a concept championed by Gen-Z.
- AI will help create better work-life balance.
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This episode of Moving Forward was produced by GoodHabitz.
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