Balancing work and home lives
Today's evidence shows that flexible and enlightened working practices are good for business. Achieving a balance between the needs of home and work is a win-win situation for the family and the employer - the employer of choice.
Helping staff to balance their work and home lives aids retention, can increase productivity and, in the war for talent, can be an important aid to recruitment
Organisations need motivated staff, not the costs of absenteeism. To stand out, they need people who see their work as more than 'just a job'. They need the loyalty and dedication given by employees who enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
How we can help
We are not interested in ideologies or wishful thinking. We pursue the interests of employer and employee alike. Our practical and proven approach has helped us influence the culture and procedures in hundreds of large and small organisations, across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
No one knows how to balance the interests of employers and working parents and carers as well as Working Families. When employees want a change and employers want to explore the arguments, we show how it can be done. We provide a level of training, guidance and implementation which has earned us respect in the eyes of government, media and employers.
We can help you introduce flexible working practices that work for both employees and your business and show you how you can help them with their childcare needs. These help your staff to deal with all areas of their lives more effectively and enable them to concentrate on the job they do for you.
Our understanding of business imperatives ensures that your priorities are constantly balanced against those of your people and that mutual best interests are pursued at all times.
Find out more
To find out more about how you can effectively leverage work-life balance in your organisation contact our Head of Employer Services now:
- email us
- Call us on 020 7017 0067/65
Our factsheets in the Family Zone may also be of help.
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