WORK-LIFE BALANCE
IiP launches new work-life model
Investors in People UK, the workforce development expert, has launched a new model to enable organisations to address work-life balance issues.
The Work-life Balance Model aims to help employers establish an approach to work-life balance for all employees, regardless of their personal circumstances. It serves as a framework for organisations tackling the subject and as a benchmark for those with flexible working procedures already in place.
A final word
"Organisations are increasingly realising the dangers of treating staff with a 'one-size fits all' strategy. When it comes to work-life balance, everyone has different needs -- for some it's childcare, while others may have hobbies or special needs which need to be taken into account. Employers with a flexible plan in place benefit from happier and more motivated staff. This helps organisations to improve the way they do business and helps establish a more attractive place to work." -- Ruth Spellman, chief executive, Investors in People UK.
Want to know more?
Organisations keen to find out how their current work-life balance practices measure up can visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk. Detailed case studies on the web site show how the model has already helped businesses and provide insight into how the model can be applied. Alternatively call Investors in People UK, tel: 020 7467 1900.
The Investors in People standard was developed in 1990 in collaboration with the UK's leading businesses both large and small. It provides a framework for improving business performance and competitiveness, through good practice in human resource development. To find out more www.iipuk.co.uk
Posted 20 June 2003