RECAP OF CABS 2024 BCD (BUSINESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT) WORK LIFE BALANCE WORKSHOP

Date: June 22, 2024 @ 12:00 am – August 22, 2024
Location: Hanhai Biolabs---1633 Old Bayshore Hwy STE 280, Burlingame, CA 94010

On June 22, 2024, BCD hosted a half-day workshop designed to enhance participants' abilities to manage stress, prioritize tasks, and achieve personal goals. The event commenced with a 30-minute presentation by Kay Tong, who demonstrated an accessible tool for managing work-life balance. This was followed by a panel discussion featuring both former CABS presidents and the current president-elect, who shared personal anecdotes, experiences, and insights. Additionally, a one-on-one business tool workshop was conducted to provide personalized guidance.

CABS 2024 President Jessica Sun at the registration desk

Kay Tong, the 2024 CABS president-elect, started a presentation by sharing her own experience in community service and professional career development, and introduced tools for a blanched lifestyle. Kay outlined four essential components for achieving a healthy work-life balance: responsibilities, priorities, boundaries, and time management. She emphasized the importance of clearly defining each aspect—understanding your responsibilities, setting your priorities, establishing boundaries, and recognizing your capabilities. To effectively manage your responsibilities, it is crucial to estimate the time each task requires and to schedule these tasks accordingly on a calendar. By actively managing your responsibilities, priorities, and boundaries, you maintain greater control over your work and personal life, thereby fostering a better work-life balance.

CABS 2024 President-Elect Kay Tong presenting “Work-life balance” seminar

Following the presentation, a panel discussion was held featuring insights from CABS presidents. Kate You shared her experiences on building a supportive network to manage responsibilities related to both elder and young children. Yang Tian, employed at a start-up company in China that operates at different time zone, emphasized the significance of engaging in discussions with managers regarding time management. He outlined strategies for effectively balancing work and leisure to achieve a healthy work-life equilibrium. Kay discussed her approach to managing business travel schedules, emphasizing the importance of setting clear boundaries with her manager.

Panel discussion with CABS presidents