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Work-life Balance & Flexible Working: making it work for you
The world of work is constantly changing. As the labour market re-structures to meet the demands of working life in the 21st century, employees are fast becoming the most valuable asset in any organisation. Innovative employers already recognise that creating better balance for their workforce brings tangible business results. Employer or employee, work-life balance is beneficial to us all.
Good for business ...
From not-for profits to multi-national corporations, organisations of all sectors and sizes can improve their performance by utilising work-life balance strategies.
In 2003, BT saved a staggering £3 million in recruitment costs through their work-life balance initiatives, encouraging 98% of female workers to return after maternity leave. Here in Wales, registered charity Tai Esgyn improved productivity for their small team with series of simple steps designed to nurture a healthy work-life balance environment. The philosophy behind this low-cost business strategy couldn't be simpler: people who like what they do, will do it better.
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... great for workers
And while a business budget is sure to get a boost from initiatives like these, individual employees are rewarded with the opportunity to blend the demands of home and working life, building strong, committed relationships with their organisation.
