Work Life Balance Model

What Is It?

If you want people to work for you and do business with your organisation you need to acknowledge their individuality.

The chances are you are already doing things to help your employees and customers improve their work-life balance. But is it planned and what impact is it having on your overall performance? The model takes into account initiatives that you already have in place but makes sure they are realistic and part of your overall business strategy.

Work-life Balance and your business

Absenteeism and sick leave are sometimes the last resort for people who have to care for children or ageing parents. Employers are finding it hard to recruit and retain people and the cost of losing staff is high. Just as damaging is the gradual wearing away of motivation and loyalty – two vital ingredients for meeting rising customer expectations.

Legislation sets new challenges and it is vital that your organisation works within the latest employment laws. Legislation is designed to tackle specific issues such as flexible working arrangements for parents. But the fact is, everyone needs work–life balance, whatever their age.
Technology helps flexibility – which helps meet the needs of your employees and your organisation’s objectives.

Long hours do not guarantee good performance and damage motivations and expectations. The best work comes from alert minds, high energy and organisational commitment built on valuing employees.

Benefits

When you implement the Work-life Balance Model your business will benefit from:

Realistic solutions that will benefit your organisation and its people
Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty
Reduced absenteeism and staff turnover
Improved recruitment and retention
An energised and productive team
Improved morale and commitment of employees

What Does It involve?

Your organisation will be assessed by a qualified and nationally registered Assessor who will carry out an in-depth review of how you approach work-life balance.