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Work/Life Balance

Supportive Environment

The degree to which the organisation provides an environment in which employees in which employees feel that they are considered and cared about as people.

Recognition of Lifestyle Needs

The degree to which employees can achieve a balance between work demands and their life outside work.

Flexible Work and Retirement Options

The degree to which the organisation allows employees to choose the hours and days they work and the age at which they retire.

Security of Income

The degree of security of employment and income provided to the employee.

Social Environment

The degree to which positive social interaction between employees exists and is fostered, within and outside the workplace.

What Could This Mean in Practice?

Work Life Balance

'I can leave in time to collect my children from school and do my workout at lunchtime - what you do here is more important than getting in early or being the last to leave'

Work Life Balance© Hay Group

Is this an issue in your organisation?