Work/Life Balance Newsletter
   November 2011
The latest news and information about  work/life balance, flexible work and diversity
Here are  links to other new and interesting articles and reports about work/life/flexibility issues:
 
"Great places to work" read about what these leading organisations are doing to attract and retain staff  Click here
 
Generations unite in wish for shorter working hours - new research
 
Do single workers get stuck doing more work? This article debunks that myth.
 
There are still organisations/managers that don’t get it! (re work/life balance) click here
 
Changing Companies minds about women - a McKinsey Report  read more
 
Case Study of Women in Non -traditional roles . Published by CCH Australia. Download it here it here
 
 
Diversity Management
Gender Diversity - A Work in Progress  - Sydney Morning Herald October 2011 - A review of how Australian organisations are meeting the ASX requirements and increasing the numbers of women in senior roles.
 
A senior banker links diversity to profits an interesting article from Canada where there are many similarities to the Australian workplace.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2011 Child & Eldercare Information Kits
 
Now available. Find out about the ways in which these resources help staff to manage their dependant care responsibilities 
 
 
NEW – Flexible Work MasterClass – For HR Practitioners and Managers
This workshop was initially developed by Managing Work|Life Balance International for a client who needed to upskill their team of HR Business Partners so as to enable them to provide coaching and support for line managers, who need ongoing help to manage the implementation of flexible working in both standard work and shift work situations. This highly successful series of workshops indicated that other clients could find this program to be of value for their HR Team/Managers.
 
The MasterClass is offered as an ‘in-house program which focuses on building the practical skills required to support managers. It also provides opportunities to work through advanced case studies and skills practices that address some of the more complex issues involved in implementing flexible work arrangements. Issues relating to 24/7 operations and rostered working are also addressed. Each participant receives a comprehensive 'implementation guide' as well as handouts and checklists.
 
This workshop is customised to meet the client’s specific needs. Contact us to find out more  
 
Work/Life Balance and Flexibility still a priority for employees
In a recent report on their World of Work Survey, Ranstad Australia/New Zealand found that when it comes to job satisfaction, employees report moderate levels of happiness and again affirm the principals of meaningful work; recognition and fexicurity (job security with inbuilt flexibility), are the key to loving their work. In fact 26% of employees intending to stay with their current organisation for the next 12 months, say good work/life balance is the main reason which would suggest that Australian employers are listening and beginning to deliver on workplace flexibility.
Employers clearly see this trend continuing as flexibility also ranked first among future challenges, with 92% agreeing or strongly agreeing the merging of daily work and life means employees will demand both security and flexibility in the next ten years.
A New Guide to Achieving Work/Life Balance through cultural change
This guide whilst written for the Hong Kong business community has many applications for organisations here in Australia. It includes excellent suggestions and guidelines on how to address the many challenges involved in creating a workplace that is supportive of work/life/flexibility.
A key component of the guide is a section which answers some of the 'hard questions' about implementing flexible work arrangements. Feedback to-date indicates that this is a practical resources which is unique in it's focus on the Asia Pacific environment and workplace culture.
Barbara Holmes the Director of Managing Work|Life Balance International together with a number of international work/life/diversity specialists contributed to this guide which has been published by Community Business Hong Kong click here to download your copy
WFD Global Mens Study on Work and Life Integration
Results from a research study of employees around the world conducted in late 2010 reveal that, when it comes to work and family, men and women are more alike than different. This finding conflicts with a widely held assumption that male identity is rooted in work whereas women place a higher priority on personal/family life.
 
The Global Study on Men and Work-Life Integration (by Work Family Directions USA) sought to understand how organizations can remove the stereotypes and barriers that prevent men from utilizing work-life offerings as well as what prevents leaders and managers, who are often men, from supporting the use of work-life options. Read more about ths study here
Managing Work|Life Balance International, PO Box 12 Roseville NSW 2069 www.worklifebalance.com.au

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